The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own in what’s being called a ‘line of duty death.’
Sheriff Mike Williams announced on Wednesday afternoon that Police Auxiliary Sergeant Louis “Lou” Livatino has passed away following a tough battle of COVID-19 complications.
“Lou lived a life dedicated to service and was willing to help wherever he could. Everyone at JSO who had the opportunity to work with Lou is mourning his passing and praying for his wife, Sheryl and their family,” says Williams in a statement.
The sheriff’s office says Livatino was a United States Navy veteran and volunteered his time as a member of JSO’s Police Auxiliary Section for nearly 10 years. We’re told that Livatino also served on JSO’s Honor Guard and ‘cherished’ doing so.
JSO says it’s working with the Livatino family on final preparations.