Sergeant Albert “Perry” Burnside was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on April 28, 1958 and retired in 1978 after serving the citizens of Cranston for 20 years. After retiring, he worked as a RIPTA bus driver for ten years. He passed away on September 1, 1988, survived by his wife, mother, sister, and two daughters, and three grandchildren.
Rest in Peace.