Sgt. William F. Loux
Appointed Apr. 28, 1958

     February 18, 2014 – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sgt. William F. Loux, Sr. on February 16, 2014. He was the beloved husband of of the late Virginia (Palmieri) Loux.Born in Providence he was the son of the late George E. Sr. and Margaret H. (Pierce) Loux. Bill began his career with the Cranston Police Department in 1958 and retired in 1979 with the rank of Sergeant. During his two decades with the department, he was responsible for initiating CPD’s first K-9 division and firing range., which his dedicated in his name. Sgt. Loux also served in the RI Civil Air Patrol, USAF – where Bill was a Korean War Veteran and was honorably discharged after receiving the rank of Sergeant, the RI Air National Guard, and the US Coast Guard. He is also a graduate of Salve Regina College where he obtained an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.  Sgt. Loux is survived by his two daughters Karen Casale and her husband Stephen, Susan Criscione and her husband Michael, and a son William F. Loux Jr.  Rest in Peace.

Officers Bill Loux and Warren Edman with the department’s K-9 vehicle – 1966

Ptl. Anthony Carello
Appointed Oct. 26, 1959

     March 23, 2014 – It is with deep sadness that we announce that Officer Anthony Carello of West Warwick, RI passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the West View Nursing Home.  Anthony was born in Providence and was the son of the late Rosario and Marianina (Tortalani Carello.  Anthony is survived by his son Andrew “Antionio” Carello of Las Vegas, NV.  

     Rest in Peace.

Captain Edward Ryan

     October 3, 2014 – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Edward J. Ryan on September 30, 2014. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth A. (McCarthy) Ryan. Born in Providence, a son of the late John F. Ryan (former Chief, East Greenwich Police Depart.), and Florence (Valentine) Ryan, he was a life-long Cranston resident and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Ed joined the force in 1951 and retired in 1984 after proudly serving 33 years on the department while retiring with the rank of Captain. From 1984 – 1994 he was employed as Child Protective Investigator for the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families. Capt. Ryan was also a member of the IBPO, the Commissioned Police Officers of RI, the Cranston Police Department Retiree Association, and the American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees. Captain Ryan is survived by his son, Kevin M. Ryan Esq. and his wife Colleen; a granddaughter, Maureen Q. Ryan; and a brother, John F. Ryan.  We’ll miss you at our breakfasts – Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Ed Ryan
May 16, 1966

     February 2, 2015 – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Officer Herbert C. Mitchell Jr. on January 30, 2015. Mitch was born on September 19, 1928 in New Shoreham, Rhode Island and moved to North Carolina after retiring from the department. Condolences may be sent to his wife June at junemitchell09@hotmail.com.  

     Rest in Peace Our Brother.

Ptl, Franklin L. Knowles

     March 19, 2015 –  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Officer Franklin L. “Leo” Knowles on March 17, 2015 at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Kingstown.  He was the beloved husband of sixty-eight years to Phyllis (Palumbo) Knowles.  Leo was born in Teachey, North Carolina, to the late John and Myra (Benton) Knowles, and was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II.  In 1954 he joined the department and retired after proudly serving twenty years in 1974.  Besides his wife Phyllis, he is survived by his loving daughter Elaine Weygand and her husband Charles.  Leo was also the father of the late John W. Knowles, and was the father-in-law of Carla Knowles.  Rest in Peace Our Brother.