Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Caruso, it has been 66 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 5 years of law enforcement service. I hope your successors got the City to post the plaque for you.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 5, 2024

Just found you dear cousin of my Grandmother Giuseppina Cianni Antonucci My mother rembers you RIP

mario vito badolato jr
Cousin

August 30, 2023

Rest in peace Officer Caruso.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 15, 2023

Rest In Peace Patrol Officer James Caruso, you remain a hero for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. (from an EPPD brother).

Chief Gary P. Dias (Retired)
East Providence Police Department

January 6, 2021

Officer Caruso,
On today, the 61st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Providence. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 6, 2019

As a young wild teenager Jimmy and I became friends and he became my mentor, he was responsible for my entering the service at an early age to get my life together. I would ride with him often and spend time with him at his off duty job, after entering the service I only saw Jimmy once more (on boot camp leave) I have never forgotten him and visit his grave several times a year. Years latter upon going to work at the prison (R.I.A.C.I.) I came upon His killer who was serving a life sentence, in only about 10 years he had become a trustee and had more freedom than I, at one time folks on the outside were trying to gain a pardon for him (I hope I was some part of blocking this)I was not able to do enough to block his parole, he was paroled in 1971.

Michael Reynolds, Deputy Warden retired
R.I. Department of Corrections

December 10, 2018

I was an East Providence Police Officer. I was Off duty when I received a call that Jimmy had been shot. I responded to the scene where I was teamed up with Ptl. Bob Zollo. We were part of the search team when Massachusetts State Police apprehended the suspects. The sad part is that there was never a permanent marker for Jimmy. Retired Capt. Richard Ferreira and myself have been talking about approaching the City to put up a memorial to Jimmy.

Retired Lt. Charles E. Hall
East Providence police

August 18, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

January 7, 2018

Rest in peace Sir.

Senior Trooper Scott Edmondson (retired)
Georgia State patrol

January 6, 2018

Soon your story will be told "Mighty Mouse". Thank you. Love you. A True Hero AND Patriot.

13 year sentence for Murder just is not right. May God be the ultimate judge in these times when Blue Lives Mstter.

Marc Sorel
Grandson

January 5, 2016

Not often passes we do not reflect. My Mom misses him dearly and speaks of him often. I wish I could have met you. Love, Marc.

Marc Sorel
grandson

May 23, 2014

RIP Officer James Caruso! Thank you for your courage and dedication to the job! Although I never met you I served 33 years at EPPD, the last 26 years as a Detective, and your actions that day inspired me throughout my career!

Detective Arthur Clark (Ret.)
East Providence Police Dept. Rhode Island

August 8, 2013

Thanks for your services, James.

David

February 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 54th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. How nice that your family is able to honor you on this site.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 6, 2012

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 1, 2008

Death Before Dishonor

cousin

June 6, 2007

Jimmy was killed when I was in high school, and that is a day that I'll never forget. He was married to my cousin Evelyn, and his two daughters were just little girls, now grown and married with children of their own. I remember the wake with police depts. from all over the country, and the ride to the cemetry, police men standing on the center line of the road and saluting the casket as it passed by. Jimmy was a fun loving guy and great to his family, he is sadly missed.

Judy Hunt he was cousin by marriage

May 22, 2007

Thank You for your service.

Grateful RI resident

August 15, 2004