Ret. Detective Cranston Police John F. Montanaro of Cranston Dies at 76

Ret. Detective Cranston Police John F. Montanaro of Cranston Dies at 76

Ret. Detective Cranston Police John F. Montanaro, 76, of Cranston, passed away on January 5, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Paula (Ricci) Montanaro.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Tina (Rotondo) Montanaro.  

John was a retired police detective for the Cranston Police Department. He was employed with the Department for 28 years until his retirement.   

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Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children: Kristina Regine of Warwick and John F. Montanaro Jr. And his wife Deborah of North Kingstown, his dear sister: Sandra Riddle, and her husband, Donald of Cranston.  

He was also the cherished grandfather of 5, great-grandfather of 3, and brother-in-law of Michele Ricci and her late husband, Carl Izzo of Cranston.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 10th.  at 11 am in St.  Rocco’s Church, Johnston. 

The burial will take place in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston.  Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.