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Carl was born in Stonington, CT, to Carl and Margaret Johnson. He graduated from Stonington H.S. in 1955, attended Nasson College from 1956-1960, Connecticut Basic Police Academy Training in 1963, and the F.B.I. National Academy in 1983, and the University of New Haven in 1985, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Magna Cum Laude.
Carl began his career as a police officer with the Stonington Police Department in 1963 and retired as Chief of Police in 1988. He then became Chief of Police for the Concord Police Department in Massachusetts until 1993.
He became known as the Baseball Guy as he contributed a weekly column on Major League Baseball for the Journal in Biddeford, ME, and published six books on Red Sox Baseball. Carl remained active and supportive in the community by serving on the Sanford Library Board and Nasson Alumni Board and his Dutch Elm Golf Course membership.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Manfredi, in 2009, by his daughter and Julie Maggs in October of 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Longfellow; sons Carl III, Larry, Eric, and Steve; daughters Sandy Sanquedolce; stepdaughter Sandi Santino and stepson Gary Santino; brothers Pat and Stephen; 14 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren
Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 9 from 1pm-4pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10am on Monday, March 10 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck, CT. Burial is private.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel at Autumn Green, Alfred, ME, and Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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carol moran
March 12, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phillip Sainsbury
March 9, 2025
Wonderful memories of my youth with Mr. Johnson and his love of baseball. Condolences to to entire Johnson family
Dody Blake
March 9, 2025
Jan, My heart goes out to you and family. Stay in touch.
Mark and Elizabeth Dessaules
March 6, 2025
Eric and family, Our deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Carol Murray
March 6, 2025
Dear Johnson family, Condolences to all of you on Carls passing He was a wonderful member of the Stonington Community and I´m sure he is now in Heaven with his beloved Julie and many other family members and friends. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are on their way to all of you
Kristin Foberg
March 5, 2025
Steven and Sandy,
My sincere condolences.to you both. Your father was an interesting person with many talents. I am sorry you have had to endure such heartache recently. My thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate these challenging times.
Kristin Foberg
Maureen McCoy Cabral
March 5, 2025
Sending my prayers and sympathies to the Johnson family. Carl was a good friend to my Dad and is my godfather, I always felt a nice connection with him and enjoyed our occasional FB messages. I´m very sorry for your loss, he was a good man.
Margaret Tourville
March 5, 2025
So sorry to hear about Chief Carl Johnson. Our prayers and sympathies are being sent from the Tourville Family. I had the pleasure of working with Carl for 12 years. He was a great boss and good to me. He will always be remembered by our family RIP Carl.....
Lt. Ret'd Byron Brown WPD
March 5, 2025
Johnson Family,
Sorry to learn of the passing of the former Chief Carl Johnson of the Stonington Police Department.
I knew Carl for over 50 years. Our path crossed while I was a member of the Westerly Police Department. His younger brother Michael Johnson worked with me on the second shift. Two of his sons Eric was a Stonington Police Officer, and his youngest son Steve retired from the Westerly Police Department with the rank of Captain.
Carl and I played basketball and golfed together, Carl was tuff under the board, and I recall him telling me feed him ball under the basket.
Carl's obituary speaks volume of how dedicated he was to the towns he lived in. Rest in peace Carl you left a footprint on mother earth for others to follow.
James Leach
March 4, 2025
Carl H. Johnson, Jr.: A Tribute to a Dedicated Nasson College Alumnus
The Nasson College Alumni Association mourns the loss of Carl H. Johnson, Jr., who passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Carl was a highly active member of the Alumni Association, serving on the board and contributing significantly to the community.
Carl was born in Stonington, Connecticut, and graduated from Stonington High School in 1955. He attended Nasson College from 1956 to 1960. After retiring from his law enforcement career, Carl relocated to Maine, where he married his second wife, Janice Longfellow, a fellow Nasson College alumna from the class of 1959.
Carl's passion for sports, particularly baseball, led him to become known as the "Baseball Guy." He contributed a weekly column on Major League Baseball for the Journal in Biddeford, Maine, and published six books on Red Sox Baseball. His dedication to the community extended beyond his love for sports, as he served on the Sanford Library Board and the Nasson Alumni Board.
As a member of the Nasson College Alumni Association, Carl was an integral part of the annual Homecoming event, where he would sell raffle tickets and raise funds for the Alumni Association and Goodall Library. His commitment and enthusiasm for Nasson College will be greatly missed.
The Nasson College Alumni Association extends its deepest condolences to Carl's wife Janice, his family, friends, and the entire Nasson College community. We are grateful for Carl's years of service and dedication to the Alumni Association and will continue to honor his memory by carrying on his commitment to making a positive impact on the community.
Alfred Grills
March 4, 2025
My sincere condolences to carls family you will always have fond memories of Carl he was always respected I remember him from Stonington high and beyond rest in peace Carl Fred Grills
Shaela Green
March 1, 2025
Wishing you all happy memories with your father. He was a great guy and we´re there for you during this difficult time!
Tim and Shaela Green
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