Detective Lieutenant Michael A. Marro, Jr. – Cranston Police

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.