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R - District 42
Johnston, Cranston
(401) 903-0314
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Representative Richard Fascia
Member, House Education Committee
Member, House Labor Committee
Member, House Municipal Government and Housing Committee
Richard Fascia represents the residents of House District 42, covering
portions of Cranston and Johnston. He was appointed to serve on three House
standing committees: Education, Municipal Government and Housing, and
Labor.
Representative Fascia was born and raised in the north end
of Providence, the son of first-generation Americans who worked in the
city's textile mills and jewelry shops. At the age of 17, his father passed
away leaving him as the sole supporter for his mother and younger sister. He
worked in jewelry shops at night while attending Hope High School during the
day. Shortly after graduating high school, Fascia secured an
appointment to the Providence Police Academy. In 1997, after assignments in
the Housing Unit, Patrol Bureau, Traffic Bureau, Administrative Staff
Division, and the Office of the Chief, he retired as a Sergeant. He is a
42-year member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
After retiring, Fascia worked at the Providence Housing Authority as a fraud
investigator. He spent seven years as President of Jeopardy Management
Group, a private investigations firm focused on criminal defense, and
personal injury. He was later employed by Crossroads RI where he served as
the Director of Safety and Security for ten years, working with the homeless
population of Providence. At this time, Fascia is the Human Resource Manager
for USENTRA Security Services. Additionally, Fascia served as a
member of the Johnston Zoning Board of Review for 19 years and also served
on the Johnston Board of Canvassers, as the Republican alternate, and as
Vice Chairman of the Johnston Redistricting Committee. He is a proud
Freemason. Fascia is a graduate of Roger Williams University with
a B.S. in Administration of Justice. He has been married for 42 years to his
wife Elizabeth, is the father of two, and grandfather of four.
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