Detective David A. Palazzolo

     Detective David A. Palazzolo, 71, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Lakeland, FL.  He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Palazzolo.  Born in Providence, R.I., he was a son of the late Amadeo and Angelina (Annaldo) Palazzolo.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. 

     David served the citizens of Cranston for 23 years before retiring in 1995. 

     In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children, David, Tracy, and Heather, his three grandchildren; his sisters: Susan Tangaro of Rehoboth, MA., and Shirley Short of Moultonborough, N.H., and numerous nieces and nephews including Lori, his shining star, heart, and confidant.
     He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery. 

     Rest in peace our brother. 

     Officer Bertil H. Jentzel was appointed to the Cranston Police Department as a special officer in October of 1925, and appointed to the regular force on March 20, 1926.  In 1929 he was assigned as a motorcycle officer to patrol the Arlington and Oaklawn areas of the city.  He resigned from the department in August of 1929 to take another job in Toronto, Canada.  On his last night on duty his co-workers presented him with a watch and wished him good luck.  

     Officer Wilfred Gagnon, Jr. was appointed to the CPD in September of 1952. Photo taken 1954.  No further information at this time. 

Photo taken 1954.  No further information at this time. 

Photo taken 1954.  No further information.