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.

Det. Salvatore DeCesere

     December 15, 2015 –  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Detective Salvatore L. DeCesare on December 11, 2015.  Salvatore was born in Cranston to the late Salvatore F. and Julianna (Tokaz) DeCesare December 13, 1932.  He was a member of the 7th Cavalary during the Korean War in Hokkaido, Japan where he held the rank of Corporal.  In 1961 he joined the department and eventually became a Detective where he received training in polytesting narcotics screening, explosives, and drug enforement training.  Salvatore also received an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Bryant College and numerous letters of accommodation prior to his retirement on  December 13, 1990.  Besides his beloved wife Helen (Grossi) DCesare of 59 years, he is survived by his loving daughters, Robyn Procaccini and her husband Charles and Kelly A. Albright; granddaughters Julianna and Maria Procaccini.  

     Rest in Peace Our Brother.

Det. Eugene Hacket

     December 23, 2015 – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Detective Eugene F. Hackett on December 21, 2015 while surrounded by his family, including his loving and devoted wife Nancy Hsckett who care for him during his long illness.  Gene was the son of the late Eugene and Mary (Moan) Hackett.  He graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School and Bryant College and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.  After proudly serving more than 30 years on the department, Gene went on to work for the CCRI Campus Police for another 13 years.  He also served as President of the Police Officers Emerald Society and was a member of the West Warwick Elks and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.  He is survived by by children Karen Bennett, Christine Hackett Dietzel, Kathleen Young, William O’Donnell and Jill O’Donnell as well as his beloved friend Michelle McDoanld and his seven beautiful grandchildren whom he loved dearly.  

     Rest in Peace Our Brother.

Det. Eugene Hackett -1980s
Served 1966-1996

Lt. Joseph J. Cicione, Jr.

      June 3, 2016 – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lt. Joseph J. Cicione Jr. on May 30, 2016.  Born in Cranston, Joe was the beloved husband of Virginia M. (Annotti) Cicione and the son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Bertha (Bonhomme) Cicione.  After serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, Joe joined the Cranston Police Department where he proudly served the citizens of Cranston  for twenty years and retired at the rank of Lieutenant.  Never an individual to be idle, Lt. Cicione was very active in the St. Mary’s Church and school, and served as President of the Knightsville Seniors Club and the Cranston Police Department Retiree Association.  He was also a strong supporter and active member in Local 301, Internal Brotherhood of Police Officers and donated his time to many community organizations.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Bernadette Cicione, Maryellen Cicione, Joseph Cicione III and his wife Kerri and his cherished grandson Joseph “JJ” Cicione IV.  He was the brother of the late Louise Boezi and William Cicione.  Joe, we as an association of retired Cranston Police Officers can never thank you enough for all you have done for us and the department.   Although gone from this life, you will never be forgotten.         

     We will miss you at our monthly X-Cop’s Breakfast – Rest in Peace Our brother.

Det. Nicholas Ferranti, Jr.

     June 20, 2016 – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Detective Nicholas Ferranti Jr. on June 18, 2016.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas Ferranti Sr. and Theresa (DeFusco) Ferranti.  He was the beloved husband of 64 years of Marie (Eremita) Ferranti and loving father of Michael and his wife Kathleen of Cranston and the late Nicholas Ferranti III.  Nick retired as a Detective within the department and also served on the Cranston School Committee and as a Councilman at Large in Cranston for ten years.  He previously served in the RI Air National Guard, and also held the position of Racing and Athletic Commissioner with the State of RI.  He had also served as President of the Cranston Chamber of Commerce, where he was the first police officer in the nation to be president of a chamber of commerce.  As a business man, Nick worked for more than 40 years in the promotional produtcs industry, establishing Coast to Coast Promotional Products of Smithfield, RI.  Detective Ferranti was also a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School.  

     Rest in Peace Our Brother.