Norwich Bulletin, Wednesday, January 21, 1925
COMMUNITY IS SHOCKED BY SUDDEN DEATH OF CAPT. TWOMEY

Captain of Police Dennis J. Twomey, died suddenly at his home on Grove street at 3 p.m. on January 21, 1925. The news will be received throughout the city with deep feeling of loss to the entire community. He had been on duty as usual on Monday evening and left his desk at police headquarters at his usual hour this morning apparently not feeling as well as usual. He passed away resting and sitting in a chair in his home. Medical aid was at once summoned but life had become extinct without a word or cry from Captain Twomey. As soon as it was realized that Captain Twomey was dead Medical Examiner C.C. Gildersleeve was notified and after an investigation pronounced dead due to cerebral embolism, a clot in the brain.

Captain Twomey was born in Norwich, September 28, 1864, the son of Timothy Twomey and Jane Driscoll, both Irish immigrants from West Cork who married in Norwich in 1859. After completing his education in the public schools he joined the local police force as a supernumerary in 1891. Two years later on July 3, 1893 he was appointed a regular policeman under Chief John A. Bowen and served three years in Thamesville and then went onto the Washington street beat until 1904 when promoted to first sergeant which he held until he was promoted again on June 14, 1913 to Captain. He held this post until his death.

As an officer Captain Twomey was one of the most alert and efficient men on the police department of the city Norwich has ever had. He was always on the job and ready to do anything within his power to assist others. He was an ideal husband and father. He had in life but two thoughts, his home and his duty to his profession. In these he was true to the last degree. The city is faced with a bereavement that not only touches the home of Captain Twomey but the entire community as well.

Captain Twomey was a devout member of St. Patrick's parish, a member of White Cross Council No. 13 Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's parish, Norwich Lodge, No 430 B.P.O.E., Norwich Lodge No. 950 L.O.O.M. and was also a member of the local lodge of the Modern Woodman of the World.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Jeremiah E. Sweeney of Grove street, Miss Helen A. Twomey, and a son Walter J. Twomey. There are also one brother, John F. Twomey of Springfield, Mass. and Mrs. Mary Sullivan of West Haven, Conn. and several nieces and nephews.

Captain Twomey was one of the most able and efficient officers of the Norwich police department. Ever courteous and kindly it was a pleasure to meet and know him. He was well liked by all the members of the force and was popular with his brother officers. He was a police officer in the strict sense of the word, thorough and persistent in handling the numerous matters that came to his attention at headquarters. Thorough and searching in his pursuit of criminal matters he yet retained a warm human sympathy for the erring that came to the surface when a helpful word seemed the right thing, especially in the case of those young in years who were taking their first steps along ways that led them into contact with the police authorities. His thorough knowledge of the city, his alertness and long experience as a police officer made him a valuable member of the department which suffers a distinct loss with his death.
He was straightforward, honest and sincere in all his dealings and he enjoyed a wide circle of warm and admiring friends, who were deeply grieved to hear of his sudden and unexpected death. Captain Twomey was a loving husband and father, ever solicitous for the welfare of his family. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their bereavement.