ANTHONY (CHIEF,CPD,RET.) MORETTI

of Cranston passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Teresa “Terry” (Colaiacomo) Moretti for the past 65 years.

Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Anthony Moretti and Mary (Fascia) Palmer and step-son of the late Forrest Palmer. A lifelong Cranston resident, Anthony was a graduate of Cranston High School class of 1947 where he was  nicknamed “Sinatra.” He honorably served the city as a police officer for 34 years and Chief of Police from 1976 until his retirement in 1983. He was then appointed Chief of Child Investigations for DCYF for seven years. Among his many achievements, Anthony graduated valedictorian of his class at Salve Regina University and also graduated from the FBI National Academy.  During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with friends at his son’s business, Silver Lake Beer & Wine Supply.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Susan R. Buontempo and her husband John, Steven A. Moretti and Anthony C. Moretti; loving grandfather of Christopher Buontempo, Gina Todesca and her husband Paul, Gianna DelCioppio and her husband Joseph and Steven Moretti, Jr.; loving great-grandfather of Paul Todesca III and Gia Todesca, and dear brother of Ann Verducci.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston on Friday at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church 1525 Cranston St. Cranston at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston Visiting hours are Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers.