09/30/2026
On behalf of Chief Dennis Rivelli, his Command Staff and members of the East Rutherford Police Department, please join us in wishing a Happy Retirement to Captain Stan Rymarz, badge number 127 and Lieutenant Felix Ragozzino, badge number 126. Both, Stan and Felix were hired by the East Rutherford Police Department in June 1998 and attended the Bergen County Police Academy, Class #81.
Captain Rymarz graduated from Becton Regional High School in 1988 and Montclair State University in 1993. After graduating the Bergen County Police Academy, where he received the Role Model Award from the Bergen County 200 Club, he was assigned to the Patrol Division, where he proudly served for 20 years.
Stan was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2008 and Lieutenant in 2015, where he became a night shift Tour Commander. Stan was eventually promoted to the rank of Captain in 2023, where he over saw the Traffic Division and ultimately the Patrol Division
Stan also served the East Rutherford PBA and served as President between 2000-2008
Captain Rymarz was responsible for re-instituting the Department’s Motorcycle Unit in 2005, where he proudly grew the Unit to 6 officers
In 2003, he was assigned to the Bergen County Rapid Deployment Force, where he was certified in Mobile Field Force Operations, Extrication Procedures and achieved a certification as Chemical Mu*****ns Operator. Captain Rymarz served as RDF's Executive Officer from 2020-2022 and Commanding Officer from 2022 to his retirement.
Captain Rymarz also was a certified PTC Instructor, who delivered FEMA Crowd Control training to Local, County and State Officers throughout the state as well as recruits at the Bergen County Police Academy
Here at the PD, Captain Rymarz served in the Patrol Division, Traffic Division and Internal Affairs Bureau. He continued his calling to teach as Department-certified expandable baton and crossing guard instructor.
During his time here, Captain Rymarz was the recipient of the Department’s Life Saving award in 1998 and 2014, End DWI Award in 2000 and Apprehension Award in 2013.
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Lieutenant Ragozzino graduated from Becton Regional High School in 1993 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University in 1998. After graduating the Police Academy, he joined the Patrol Division, where he proudly served for 25 years.
Felix served at the rank of Patrolman from December 1998 until May 2016, when he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Seven years later, in October 2023, Felix was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, where he became a Tour Commander.
During his 28-year career, Felix served in the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau & Traffic Division. He is also a member of the Department’s Motorcycle Unit and was a member of the Bike Unit.
Prior to achieving the rank of Sergeant, Felix served as the East Rutherford PBA Financial Secretary from 1999 to 2004 & State Delegate from 2004 to 2016. While serving as Delegate, Felix further served on the Bergen County Conference and New Jersey State PBA Executive Board.
Throughout his career, Felix has been the recipient of several awards, including the Lifesaving Award, Apprehension Award Exceptional Duty Award and several Letters of Commendation.
While Felix proudly served in many roles for our Department, Felix’s most proud moment of his career was when he was able to pin his son’s badge on his chest, cementing a family legacy here in East Rutherford.
Both Stan and Felix epitomized what it meant to be leaders in our Department, and to dedicate your time serving the Borough. For a combined 56 years of dedicated service, they served in a variety of roles over the years, but perhaps their most important role was being mentors to the next generation of Officers.
To Stan and Felix, your brother and sister Officers at the East Rutherford Police Department will miss you greatly but wish you and your families all the best in your next chapter! Congratulations to both of you on your retirements 🫡
