Detective Jack Hilton, Jr.
Detective Jack Hilton, Jr.
Detective Jack Hilton, Jr. (Badge 173), passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda (DiMascio) Hilton.
Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Jack and Lorraine (Faucher) Hilton, Sr. Jack was a Cranston Police Detective for 25 years before retiring. He also worked 10 years for the Federal Marshal Service and was a US Navy veteran. Jack kayaked whenever he could, climbed Mount Washington with his sons, made memories horseback riding with his daughters at a Dude Ranch in upstate NY, learned to ski later in life on Mt. Killington thanks to his sister and her husband, and enjoyed Florida with his brother and wife. He enjoyed biking the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and together with Linda they traveled some of the world from Alaska and the Caribbean to several countries across Europe. He even rode a Camel in Marocco!
Besides his wife he was the devoted father of Keith Hilton, Michael Hilton, Brenda Hilton and the late Lori Ann Hilton; loving grandfather of Caitlin, Andrew and Kennedy. He was the dear brother of James Hilton and the late Sandra Houle and Robert Hilton.
Rest in peace our brother.
Jack with fellow detectives – 1990s.