It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of retired Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Cranshaw. FF Cranshaw was a proud member of the 34th Training Academy which started their PFD journey on October 29, 1973. His last duty assignment was on Ladder Company 3 at the Admiral Street Firehouse until his untimely retirement in 1986.

Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Funeral Arrangements for Captain Lippacher are as follows:

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Friday April 24, 2026 at 11am at Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home, 971 Branch Ave. Burial with military honors will follow at Rhode Island Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice.

God speed Brother, we'll take it from here.