TSA Canine Officer Frank Boccabella III

John Casaretti • April 4, 2020

The LEOS Protection team is stunned and saddened by Frank's passing, and our heart goes out to his loved ones. Please keep Frank's wife and family in your thoughts and prayers.


Frank had a heart of gold, and will be sorely missed. In 2018, Frank helped organize TSA Canine Officers under LEOS Protection and even set up a LEOS seminar in Newark NJ. Frank had suffered a workplace injury, and LEOS helped him receive the federal benefits he was entitled to. He was very grateful, and became a big supporter of LEOS Protection.


What I liked most about Frank was how genuine he was, nothing fake about him. He always had a smile, and was upbeat and positive throughout all of his trials. He was a big teddy bear, and he was loved and respected by all of his coworkers. He loved the dogs he worked with, and looked forward to going to work and making a difference. Frank was taken away from us far too early. His passing from COVID-19 is a shock and a loss to the entire federal community.


If you are symptomatic, please get to a testing facility immediately so you can receive treatment as early as possible. Call or email LEOS for immediate assistance with filing any COVID-19 related claims to ensure that your loved ones are provided for.


Stay safe


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