Australian Police

JOHN ARTHUR SATO

New South Wales Police

Database on:
NA
Published on:
NA
Updated on:
15 February 2026
Sex:
Male
Born:
Wednesday 01 January 1958
Born Place:
NA, NA, NA
Died on:
Friday 05 February 2016
Death Place:
NA, NA, NA
Age:
58 years, 1 months, 19 days
Organ Donor:
No
Regd #
20326
Uniform #
NA
Relations / Family in the Police
No
Class #
185.0
Visited this website
143

Force

New South Wales Police

Full Name

JOHN ARTHUR SATO

Nick Name

AKA

CHUCKY

Funeral Date(s) / Details

Date: NA @ NA

Location: NA

Death Details:

Awards / Commendations etc: National Medal – granted 28 August 1997

Buried: Unknown

Biography / History

John Arthur SATO

aka Chucky

New South Wales Police Force

[alert_yellow]Regd. # 20326[/alert_yellow]

NSW Redfern Police Academy Class 185

Rank: Detective Inspector – retired

Stations: ?, 19 Division – Bankstown Detectives, Crime Manager at Water Police / Marine Command, State Crime Command, Auburn, Hurstville Detective, Special Operations – retirement

Service: From 20 August 1982 to 17 February 2011 = 29 years Service

Awards: National Medal – granted 28 August 1997

Born: ?

Died on: Friday 5 February 2016

Cause: Cancer

Age: 57

Funeral date: Thursday 11 February 2016 @ 10.30m

Funeral location: St Jerome’s Catholic Church, 2 Turner St, Punchbowl

Buried at: Cremated – Mary Mother of Mercy, Rookwood @ 12.30pm

Memorial at: ?

John also served as a Captain as a Field Officer with 23 Field Regiment RAA

[alert_yellow]JOHN is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance[/alert_yellow] *NEED MORE INFO

Funeral location: [codepeople-post-map]

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal

GUARD OF HONOUR FOR THE FUNERAL OF JOHN SATO IN PUNCHBOWL, NSW

Andrew Royds Royan? to NSW Fallen Police

February 6 at 9:17am ·

Just heard John “Chucky” Sato has succumbed to cancer. Knew he was crook but still very sad. RIP. Condolences to his family.

Andrew Royds Royan Greg Callander not sure of any funeral arrangements. If anyone is more connected please post.

Unlike · Reply · 1 · February 6 at 9:23am

Wayne Nesbitt RIP Mate

Like · Reply · February 6 at 9:29am

Gary Hodsdon RIP Good man taken too soon

Like · Reply · February 6 at 9:34am

Peter Gould May he RIP

Like · Reply · February 6 at 5:17pm · Edited

Neil Purvis RIP brother in blue.

Like · Reply · February 6 at 10:41am

Anthony Byrnes RIP Chucky. Top bloke Way to soon

Like · Reply · February 6 at 10:44am

Julie Turton RIP

Like · Reply · February 6 at 10:49am

Liana Stewart RIP

Like · Reply · February 6 at 10:56am

Janne McMahon RIP Chuck my prayers and thoughts are with Joan and family.

Like · Reply · 1 · February 6 at 12:17pm · Edited

Pieter Strik A damn nice bloke RIP John

Like · Reply · February 6 at 5:27pm

John Mouawad I’m back

Like · Reply · February 6 at 5:42pm

Paul Glock RIP.

Like · Reply · February 6 at 7:21pm

Nada McDonald So sad RIP.

Like · Reply · February 7 at 8:58am

Graham Maranda RIP good Sir.

Like · Reply · February 7 at 2:50pm

Janne McMahon RIP old workmate, Prayers and thoughts with Joanie and family.

Like · Reply · 1 · February 7 at 3:13pm

Greg Callander Do we have any further info on Chucky? Rank, Stations, still serving etc. I have a memorial page and one photo but nothing to put onto the actual page before I post it.

Like · Reply · February 7 at 5:45pm

Andrew Royds Royan Banks town D’s I think cal but Mark Góòdwin will know more

Unlike · Reply · 1 · February 8 at 4:40pm

Craig Byrnes RIP mate

Like · Reply · February 8 at 2:47pm

Greg Callander https://www.australianpolice.com.au/john-arthur-sato/

John Arthur SATO

John Arthur SATO aka Chucky New South Wales Police Force Regd. # ? Rank: Detective Inspector – retired Stations: ? Service: From ? to ? Awards: National Medal – granted 28 Augus…

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Like · Reply · Remove Preview · February 8 at 9:15pm

Neal Carr 19 Detectives and was Crime Manager at Water Police or now known as Marine Command mate

Like · Reply · February 8 at 10:09pm

Greg Callander Neal Carr Thanks Neal. I have updated his memorial page with that info mate.

Like · Reply · February 8 at 10:45pm

Andrew Royds Royan details for John Sato‘s funeral, FYI…. Thursday 11/2/16 at 10.30am at St Jerome’s Punchbowl Church, Rossmore Avenue. The cremation will be held at Mary Mother of Mercy, Rookwood at 12.30pm. Followed by light refreshments at 1.30pm at the Way of the Cross Water Gardens, Rookwood to honour the life of John. RIP brother-in-blue… your work here is done.

Like · Reply · 1 · February 10 at 12:26pm

Graham Maranda Thank you ARR.

Like · Reply · February 10 at 12:26pm

Julie Butler

February 11 at 5:45pm ·

Today was a sad day. We said goodbye to a dear mate, and fellow NOB ( Narwee Old Boy ), John ( Chuck) Sato. He was a much loved and life long friend to Greg Butto, Steve Stephen Dunstan ( Dunno), Geoff ( The Macca), Bruce ( Butchy) and Chris ( Hordy) Moore, who sadly went before him 2 years ago. He was also Much loved by the “Golden Boyz of Oz’s” wives and partners, Nola, Sharon, Lisa and many other good mates like Singo, Ian ( Fatty) and many more. Today was a reminder of good times, shared laughs and the importance of good friends in hard times. He was a fine, gentle man, with a good heart, strong faith, and a helping hand.
Our love and thoughts go out to his loyal and loving wife Joan Sato and his children Lily and Mike. He would have been so proud of you all today. He was honoured with a Police Funeral and a the Force did a wonderful job.
Godspeed, Chuck.

Nicole Frank Rest in peace to your friend xx

Like · Reply · 2 · February 11 at 5:55pm

Julie Butler Thanks Nicole. smile emoticon

Like · Reply · February 11 at 5:57pm

Lisa Butcher Very nicely said Julie Butler it was unfortunate i couldnt get away from work.

Like · Reply · 2 · February 11 at 6:00pm

Nola H Moore As always, Julie, you have put into words so elequently our thoughts. A lovely tribute. But, do you know, I believe he wasn’t actually a NOB but a friend of NOB. The boys can correct me if I’m wrong.

Like · Reply · 2 · February 11 at 6:45pm

Julie Butler He technically wasn’t… but he was to us smile emoticon smile emoticon lol… and thanks Hun. good to see you . smile emoticon

Like · Reply · 1 · February 11 at 7:50pm · Edited

Nola H Moore Xxx

Like · Reply · 1 · February 11 at 7:51pm

Joan Sato Thank you for your kind words Julie. John aka Chuck would have been chuffed. heart emoticon

Like · Reply · 4 · February 11 at 8:36pm

Julie Butler ?

Like · Reply · February 11 at 8:43pm

Lily Sato Beautiful words Julie, thank you for your support today

Like · Reply · 4 · February 11 at 8:56pm

Julie Butler Thinking of you all Lily. Your words about your dad were beautiful and He would have been so very proud of you.

Like · Reply · 3 · February 11 at 9:19pm

Samarah Moloney So sorry Julie! Thinking of you xxxx

Like · Reply · 1 · February 11 at 8:58pm

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Academy Details

Academy	Start Date	End Date	Class #	Comment

Rank Details

Rank	Achieve Date	Comment
NSW Probationary Constable	20 August 1982
NSW Constable 1st Class	20 August 1987
NSW Inspector 3rd Class	NA

Assignment Details

Station	Start Date	End Date	Comment

GLENDON JOHN JONES

MICHELLE S. CRANNA nee RIMKUS