Det. William Holihen

     It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Detective William S. Holihen who passed away on December 27, 1995 while at the Jane Brown Hospital in Providence, RI.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Faust) Holihen.  After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Bill was appointed to the department on December 3, 1956 and retired on January 6, 1987 while achieving the rank of Detective within the Cranston Police Department.  In his spare time when he was not solving cases for the PD, he loved playing golf, travelling and spending time with his family, and just relaxing in front of the TV.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth A. Holihen; his son Willaim R. Holihen and his wife Joanne; his daughter Gina M. Holihen, Grandaughter Taylor L. Holihen; and two brothers Joseph and John Holihen.  Hit them straight Bill and know we are thinking of you.

     Detective Sergeant Paul Saccoccia, Sr., (67), passed away on April 4, 1996.  He was the husband of Marie (Moretti) Saccoccia, and father of retired CPD lieutenant Paul Saccoccia, Jr.  Det. Sgt. Saccoccia served with the CPD for 34 years before retiring in 1988.  He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Navy veteran of the Korean War.  In 1971 he graduated with a degree in law enforcement from Salve Regina College.  He’s buried in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter.  

     Rest in Peace our brother. 

Lieut. Paul Soscia

     Lieutenant Paul Soscia was a lifelong resident of Cranston.  He was appointed to the CPD on December 28, 1942.  He was promoted to sergeant in 1953, and to lieutenant on August 28, 1961. He served the citizens of Cranston for 27 years before retiring in 1969.   Lt. Soscia passed away on April 25, 1996 and is buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Cranston. 

     Rest in peace.

     Detective Rocco Mariorenzi served the citizens of Cranston for 34 years before retiring in 1988.  He was the first officer to use a “voice print” as evidence in a police case.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

     He passed away on May 22, 1996 at the age of 66, and is buried in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence. 

     Rest in  peace.  

Det. Rocco Mariorenzi

Sgt. Thomas Lanzi

     Sergeant Thomas Lanzi served the citizens of Cranston for 22 years before retiring in 1977.  He earned a B.S. degree in Law Enforcement from Salve Regina College.  He was also served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. 

     In 1964, he was instrumental in starting the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, and served as its first president.   He was also a member of the R. I. State Democratic Committee. 

     He passed away on November 6, 1996 at the age of 64. 

     Rest in peace.  

Sergeant Tom Lanzi – 1972