Detective Robert A. Callison, Cranston Police

Robert A. Callison, Badge 358

     Detective Robert Allen Callison, Jr., 45, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born May 29, 1969 to Robert Allen Callison, Sr., and Charlotte Lagasse Callison.   Bob joined the Cranston police department in 1996, and was later promoted to the rank of Detective. Prior to joining the police department, Detective Callison had served in the United States Marine Corps.    

     Rest in peace our brother. 

 

Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr. – Cranston Police

Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr. – Cranston Police

Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr.

     Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr., (Badge 495), passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2023, at the age of 43.   During his twelve year career with the Cranston Police he earned several commendations for great policework.  He’s buried at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.  

     Rest in peace our brother. 

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Detective John Montanaro – Cranston Police

Det. John F. Montanaro Badge 164

     Retired Cranston Police Detective John F. Montanaro passed away on January 5, 2023 at the age of 76.  He served the good citizens of Cranston for 28 years before his retirement.  During his long career, John worked in the patrol division, and later served as a plain clothes officer in the department’s anti-crime unit.  He also served as a detective in the elite Combined Operations & Response Team, (CORT Unit), which worked closely with the department’s Narcotics & Vice Unit.     

     John was the beloved husband of 35 years to Paula (Ricci) Montanaro.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Tina (Rotondo) Montanaro.  
     
     Besides his wife John is survived by his loving children: Kristina Regine of Warwick, and John F. Montanaro Jr. and his wife Deborah of North Kingstown; his dear sister: Sandra Riddle, and her husband Donald of Cranston.  He was also the cherished grandfather of 5 , great-grandfather of 3, and brother-in-law of Michele Ricci and her late husband Carl Izzo of Cranston.  

     Burial took place in St. Ann’s Cemetery. 

     Rest in peace our brother.