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Reminder: Granny Road Closed from 1-2 p.m.

Nassau Police Officer's funeral procession will pass through.

Granny Road will be closed from 1-2 p.m. on Friday afternoon because Nassau County Police Officer Geoffrey Brietkopf will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram, located on Route 112.

Sachem High School East will experience an early dismissal of 15 minutes.

Services for Breitkopf will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church located at 81 College Road in Selden beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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Many roads will be closed in the area closer to the Selden church, as well.

A memorial fund has been set up for the fallen officer's family. Donations can be made to the Geoffrey J. Breitkopf  Memorial Fund c/o Nassau County P.B.A., 89 E. Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY 11501.

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