David A. Palazzolo, 71, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Cranston, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, FL. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Palazzolo.
Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Amadeo and Angelina (Annaldo) Palazzolo. He had most recently lived in Lakeland, Florida. He previously lived in Cranston and served in the US Marine Corps.
David was a Police Officer and Detective for the Cranston Police Department for 23years, retiring in 1995.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children, David, Tracy, and Heather, his three grandchildren; his sisters: Susan Tangaro of Rehoboth, MA and Shirley Short of Moltonborough, NH, and numerous nieces and nephews including Lori, his shining star, heart, and confidant.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 25th at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation respectfully omitted.