Sgt. Charles W. Beckman

     Sergeant Charles W. “Chuck” Beckman served the citizens of Cranston for 30 years before retiring in 1986.  He passed away on March 27, 1995 at the age of 61.  He was survived by his wife and five children, nine grandchildren, and his mother. 

     Rest in peace. 

     Lieutenant Earl P. Tucker, Sr., passed away on May 12, 1995 at the age of 82. He was appointed to the CPD on November 12, 1942.   He was the first president of the Fraternal Order of Police for Cranston.  He retired in 1967 at the rank of Lieutenant.   

     Rest in peace. 

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

Det. Henry Crudale
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     It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Detective Henry V. Crudale who passed away on May 28, 1997 after a short illness.  He was the son of Laura (DiMuccio) Crudale and the late Henry A. Crudale.A graduate of Cranston High School in 1960, he joined the Cranston Police Department on September 8, 1965 and retired on June 28, 1996 after completing 31 years of dedicated service to the department.  Henry was also a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Bryant College where he received a Bachelors degree of Science in Law Enforcement.  He was an active member of the I.B.P.O., the Cranston Police Relief Association, and former member of the Elks Lodge of Johnston.  He also served in the RI Army National Guard and was a member of the State Investigative Unit during the Credit Union crisis from 1991-1992.  Besides his wife Beverly (Mitchell) Crudale, he is survived by his loving children, Henry J. and Bethany Liberatore of Cranston and two grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Jane DiSanto.  He is also the brother to the late James Crudale.  He will be greatly missed by all.

Ptlm. Henry Crudale
Circa 1967

     Detective Lieutenant William E. Walsh passed away on June 14, 1997 at the age of 67.  He was born in Cranston, the son of William J. Walsh, formerly of the CPD, and Margaret E. (Carter) Walsh. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a graduate of Salve Regina University.  He served the citizens of Cranston for 30 years before retiring in 1985.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.   

     Rest in peace. 

Ptl. Leo J. Breault

     Patrolman Leo J. Breault passed away on November 8, 1998 at the age of 68.  He was appointed to the police department in September of 1952.  After serving on the CPD he became a construction supervisor for Carpenters Union Local 94.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.

     Rest in peace.