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.