Fundraiser for Family of Officer Tarentino Announced

• Photo of Officer Tarentino courtesy of WHDH, 7-News

TEWKSBURY, MA—The Tewksbury Country Club will play host to a fundraiser in memory of Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino, who was killed in the line of duty.

The Tewksbury Country Club will host the fundraiser in memory of Tarentino, a Tewksbury native, which will also benefit the family of the fallen officer. Tarentino was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Auburn on May 22.

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• Ronald Tarentino, 42, Formerly of Tewksbury

Tarentino was a 1991 graduate of Tewksbury Memorial High School, and was the co-captain of the TMHS Basketball Team. Tarentino was also a veteran of the Leicester and Auber Police Departments.

The Tewksbury for Tarentino Fundraiser will be held on August 11 at 7:00 p.m. until Midnight. There will be live music, food and more events. Tickets can be purchased online for $30 and at the door for $50. Ticket purchases and donations of any kind can be made here.

You can also donate to the memorial fund for Officer Tarentino's family at the following address:

Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. Memorial Fund

C/O Savers Bank

38 Auburn Street

Auburn, MA 01501