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Union County Sheriff’s Officer James Gritschke Passes Away Leaving His Family

By Ava Arnold

Union County Sheriff’s Officer James Gritschke Passes Away Leaving His Family

March 11, 2026

This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on March 11, 2026

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the tragic loss of Officer James Gritschke.

James Gritschke served as a police officer at the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

He is survived by Gritschke, who went to Union High School and later graduated from the Muhlenberg School of Radiography.

Kelly served at Radnet Inc. from November 2009 to December 2013.

Currently, she has been serving at the Hospital for Special Surgery since December 17, 2013.

Union County Sheriff’s Department is Devastated By The Tragic Loss of James Gritschke

As per the source, James Gritschke, the Union County Sheriff’s officer, passed away in March 2026. However, the cause of death has not been revealed yet.

Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli took to the official handle to announce the tragic death of James.

Today, the Union County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of one of our own, Officer James Gritschke.
Officer Gritschke was a valued member of our Sheriff’s Office family, and his passing is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. His service and dedication to the people of Union County will always be remembered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Gritschke’s family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time.
We ask the community to please keep his loved ones and the members of the Union County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.
Information regarding arrangements to honor Officer Gritschke will be shared when it becomes available.
Rest in peace, Officer Gritschke. We will remember your service.
-The Union County Sheriff’s Office

The Fanwood Fire Department, New Jersey, also to their official Instagram handle and mourned the loss of James.

The Fanwood Fire Department offers our deepest condolences to the members of the Union County Sheriff’s Office on the passing of Officer James Gritschke. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time.

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office ,

The Union County Prosecutor’s Office family is deeply saddened by the passing of Union County Sheriff’s Officer James Gritschke.
We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to the Gritschke family and stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the Union County Sheriff’s Office during this difficult time.

Recently, Kelly posted a with James on her Facebook account as a tribute. In the comment section, relatives and close ones offered their heartfelt condolences.

Dina Cocuzza, who works at Licensed Professional Realtor and Property Manager/Realtor, wrote,

Kelly I’m
So so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Tara Sottile, a salon owner and stylist at Infinity Hair Design, ,

I am so sorry Kelly ❤️Have not stopped thinking about you and your family

Other close ones and relatives have also offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to James’s family to stay strong in this difficult time.

Information regarding arrangements to honor Officer James will be shared when it becomes available.

Rest in Peace, James Gritschke.

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