Lt. Jay W. Fitzgerald
Appointed Aug. 28, 1961

     It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Jay W. “Fitzy” Fitzgerald who passed away on February 11, 1982.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Alice (Townsend) Fitzgerald.  An Army Veteran of four years, Jay joined the department on August 28, 1961 where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant.  At the time of his passing, he was a Training Officer and served as a Crime Prevention and Public Relations Officer.  Previously he was a Lieutenant with the Patrol Division for many years.  He was also active in numerous associations and loved being involved in the Cranston Western Little League and coaching basketball at the St. Joseph’s Church in West Warwick, RI.  In April of 1982, the Cranston Western Little League honored him by dedicating their season to Jay and naming their baseball field after him. The field is located at Sherman Ave. and Cranston St.  He is survived by his loving wife Patricia M. (Flynn) Fitzgerald and his children  Jay W. Jr., Michael R., Thomas J., Betsy A. Fitzgerald, and a sister, Mrs. Janice D. Quinn, all of Cranston.  He was also a graduate of Bryant College.  Truly a kind and gentle man who will be missed.

Det. Arnold R. Odesky
Appointed July 26, 1954

     Detective Arnold R. Odesky passed away on July 20, 1982.  He was the husband of Helen G. (Soscia) Odesky.  

     He was appointed to the police department on July 26, 1954, and served for 22 years before retiring as a detective in 1976.  He was an active member of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 301, and assisted other police agencies in R. I. with contract negotiations. 

     He is survived by his wife and three daughters, two grandchildren, and a brother.  

     Rest In peace.

Det. Lt. Michael A. Marro, Jr.

     Detective Lieutenant Michael A. Marro, Jr., was appointed a police constable on October 1, 1941.  He was appointed a permanent officer on April 1, 1942.  On November 27, 1950, he was promoted to detective first class which was equivalent to the rank of a uniform sergeant.  He was promoted to detective lieutenant on August 28, 1960, and served as head of the department’s vice squad, and night platoon commander in the detective division.  He retired in February of 1965. 

     During his career he received numerous departmental citations and awards.  He was a communicant of St. Rocco’s Church in Johnston.  He passed away on September 28, 1984 and is buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.

     Rest in peace. 

Lieut. George R. E. Farrow

     Lieutenant George R. E. Farrow was appointed to the CPD on March 15, 1929.  He was born in Providence and moved to Cranston in 1921.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and belonged to the Order of Shriners, as well as the Cranston Historical Society.  He retired from the CPD in 1966 after 37 years of service to the citizens of Cranston.  He passed away on June 8, 1986 at the age of 92, and is buried in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence. 

     Rest in peace.