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Parsippany Police Chief Anthony DeZenzo, left, will make $132,000 a year when he retires, a state Department of Treasury spokesman said. In this 2010 file photo, DeZenzo is sworn in as Parsippany's deputy chief.

(Photo by Eugene Paik/The Star-Ledger)

— The township police chief will soon retire with an annual benefit of $131,951.76, according to state Department of Treasury spokesman William Quinn.

Anthony DeZenzo filed a retirement application with the New Jersey Police and Firemen's Retirement System on Feb. 8, according to Quinn.

DeZenzo was sworn in on Sept. 1, 2011, to lead the department, which boats more than 90 officers, making it the largest in Morris County.

Quinn said DeZenzo will get a monthly benefit of $10,996. It wasn't immediately clear how much sick and vacation time DeZenzo could be paid out.

Mayor James Barbiero will name DeZenzo's replacement.

Barbiero, DeZenzo and Township Administrator Jasmine Lim couldn't immediately be reached Wednesday.

Parsippany Councilman Michael dePierro said he hoped Deputy Chief Paul Phillips would be promoted into the role.

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"He's a very qualified individual," dePierro said. "He's an excellent police officer, also."

The councilman said he's known DeZenzo for more than 40 years.

"He's been a fine police officer and a fine police chief," dePierro said. "I'm sorry to hear he's retired. I'm hoping the best for him and his family. I wish him well in retirement."