Patrick F. McHugh
Appointed Oct. 15, 1947

     It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sgt. Patrick (Pat) Francis McHugh on Sunday January 19, 2004 at the R.I. Veterans Hospital. Pat was born on May 24, 1919 and he joined the Cranston Police Department on October 15, 1947.  After serving 25 years on the department, he retired on October 15, 1972.He leaves his wife Gloria, a son Patrick F. McHugh Jr., and two daughters, Maureen H. McHugh and Laurie M. Mercier, all of Cranston, RI, a brother Daniel T. McHugh of Williamsburg, Va, a sister, Catherine Hampson of Cumberland and four grandchildren. Pat was a regular attendee at our CPDRA meetings and functions.  He will be greatly missed.

Det. Joe Lombardi

    It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Detective Joseph Lombardi. Joe passed away on August 31, 2004 at Rhode Island Hospital. He joined the Cranston Police Department on October 21, 1960 and retired on August 30, 1983. He leaves two sons, Joseph And Steven A. Lombardi both of Cranston. Four sisters, Phyllis Tutalo of Cranston, Julie Lanni and Viola Dickie, both of Providence, and Dorothy Rosa of Santa Clara, Calif. Two brothers, Alexander and Donald Lombardi both from Santa Clara, Calif. Five-grandsons, and two great-granddaughters.  Rest in Peace.

Officer Russell M. Trant
Appointed Oct. 20, 1941

     It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Patrolman Russell M. Trant. Russ who died on Friday June 2, 2005. Born in Cranston, a son of the late D. Mark and Rose W. (Jayes) Trant, he was a lifelong resident of Cranston. Russ was born on December 25, 1917. He joined the Cranston Police Department on October 20, 1941 and retired on October 20, 1966. His wife Eleanor M. passed away just one week after Russ.  Rest in Peace.

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     Patrolman Raymond E. Wilbur, Jr., (55), passed away on March 11, 2007.  He was born in Providence, the son of Raymond and Elizabeth (Fiore) Wilbur.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Church Holy Name Society, the Italo-American Club, an Eagle Scout, and supporter of the Cranston West High School baseball team. 

     After retiring from the CPD he owned and operated the Taraco Precision Testing Corporation of Johnston.

     He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.

    Rest in peace our brother. 

Sgt. Edward J. Callery
Appointed Oct. 15, 1947

     Sgt. Edward J. Callery passed away on April 7, 2007 at the Cedar Crest Care Center. His funeral was private. Ed was born on April 15, 1926. He joined the Cranston Police Department on October 15, 1947 and retired February 27, 1973. Before taking ill, Ed was a regular at our Breakfast Meetings. We will miss him.

     Patrolman Carmine DePetrillo was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.  He served the citizens of Cranston for 27 years before retiring.    He passed away on June 21, 2007. 

Officer Bartholemeo DiSano

     Detective Bartholemeo (Benny) DiSano, 79, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on July 27, 2007.  He was born in Providence in 1928 to Raffaele and Teresina (Pitochelli) DiSano.  He was the husband of Mary (Prata) DiSano.  He was a WWII Army veteran having served in the Military Police.  He was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on December 3, 1956.  During his career he earned four citations for service beyond the call of duty.  He retired on October 5, 1978.  Rest in peace our brother.    

Det. Deus LeClair

     Detective Deus O. LeClair, 75, of Bradenton, Fl. passed away on December 31, 2007. He is survived by his wife Barbara, a daughter Denise, and two sons, Richard and Charles.  Deus was hired by the Cranston Police Department on December 28, 1955, and retired on July 1, 1985.  Rest in peace our brother.

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.