Lieut. Robert J. Carroll

     January 17, 2008 – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lt Robert J. Carroll, 65, of Clarion St., Cranston who passed away on Tuesday January 15, 2008 at R.I. Hospital, Providence.  He was the husband of Dolores DiMeo Duffy.He was born in Providence to the late Joseph and Mary (Maynard) Carroll.Hired by the Cranston Police Department on September 8, 1965 and retired on September 23, 1991 after 26 years, Bob was a past president and member of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers #301 and was very active in the Cranston Police Department Retiree Association (CPDRA) where he was instrumental in implementing its first official website.  He was also an avid outdoorsman, very active in Cranston community affairs and activities, and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church.Bob was a 1960 graduate of Cranston High School East and Bryant College in 1973.Besides his wife, he is survived by his children; Diane Bertrand of Coventry, Kathleen Carroll of Warwick, Scott Carroll of Glocester, and Sonya Carroll of Cranston, his step-children; Matthew 3rd, Kevin, Michael, and Doreen Duffy, and the late Joseph A. Carroll II.  He was also the grandfather of Thomas and Rebecca Carroll, Nicole Bertrand, and step-grandfather to Liam, Aiden, Brenden, Ciara, and Mya Duffy.  We will miss him.

Det. Enrico Maccarone

     June 12, 2008 – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Det. Enrico C. Maccarone, Badge# 70, of Quail Hollow Rd, Cranston who passed away on Tuesday, June 10,2008 at RI Hospital in Providence, R.I.  He was born in Providence and the son of the late Gabriele and Mary (Machioni) Maccarone.Rico was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on October 2, 1967 and retired on July 29, 1994 where he held the position of Detective within the department. As the founding member, and President, of the Cranston Police Department Retirees Association, he was instrumental in taking an idea of assisting CPD retirees and making it a reality.  He was also a former Exhaulted Ruler with the Providence/Cranston Lodge of Elks#14.Besides his wife Barbara (Forrest), he is survived by his children Theresa Kaplan of Wariwck, Vincent Maccarone and Karen DiLorenzo both of Cranston; his grandchildren Christopher Kaplin, Stephani DiLorenzo, Valerie and Julianne Maccarone; and was the brother of the late Louis Maccarone.  305, you will be greatly missed by all CPD officers and retirees.

Det. Joe Mignano
Badge 162

     October 29, 2008 – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Officer Joseph A. Mignano of Beacon Drive, North Kingstown, RI. who passed away on October 27, 2008 at Kent Memorial Hospital. A 1963 graduate of Cranston High East who attended Providence College, Roger Williams College, and U.R.I., he was sworn into the Cranston Police Department on July 21, 1969.  During his 30 years of dedicated service some of his duties included assignment to the Tactical Unit working undercover assignments in Drug and Organized Crime investigations, a special liaison to the R.I. Attorney General’s office to assist in prosecuting felony cases, and the armorer and firearms instructor for the department. Over the years, he received numerous commendations and citations including but not limited to the Medal of Valor for his actions during a shootout in Cranston and was also recognized by The Federal Law Enforcement Officer’s Association. Also active in the community, Joe’s community activities included coaching C.L.C.F. youth football and youth basketball, Cranston Western Little League Baseball, and was president of the league, and Cranston Babe Ruth for many years.  He was also responsible in organizing the Babe Ruth World Series in Cranston. Besides his wife Diane (Nabb) and parents, he is survived by his loving children; Joseph A. Mignao Jr. of North Kingstown, Michaela E. Mignano and her fiance Chad Thomas of Tiverton, and Christopher Mignano of PA.  He was the devoted grandfather of Isabel and Sienna Mignano and cousin of Fred Palmieri, Joe Palmieri, and Linda Pinsoneault. Joe’s kind act of generosity, friendship and his keen sense of humor will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, and CPD family.  Rest in Peace our Brother.

Detective Gary Roy
Appointed Jan. 10, 1972

     November 17, 2008 – It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Detective Gary Roy, 61, who passed away peacefully at his home in Sebastian, Florida. He was born in Providence, in 1947, to Wilfred and Ida Roy.  He is survived by his wife Laurie, his daughter, Michelle, and a grand-daughter.  Rest in peace our brother.    

Captain James H. Gibbs
Appointed Sept. 8, 1965

     November 19, 2008 – We sadly announce the passing of Captain James H. Gibbs, 66, the son of former Cranston police chief J. Howard Gibbs.  He was appointed to the CPD in September of 1965, and promoted to sergeant in 1976, and to lieutenant in March of 1982.  He retired at the rank of Captain in 1987.  He held a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant College.

     After his retirement in 1987 he worked for the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and for the Department of Labor and Training.  He’s buried at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Cranston.  Rest in peace our brother.