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. 

     Patrolman Caleb B. Jordan joined the Cranston Police Department in 1942.  He passed away on July 23, 2000 at the age of 88.  He was born and raised in Cranston, and retired from the police department in February of 1965.  He was survived by his son and daughter and six grandchildren.  He’s buried at the Quidnesset Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown, R. I. 

     Rest in peace.