"Craig, my sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace."
In loving memory of
Denny Canestrari
February 15, 2018
Denny Canestrari, 81, of North Smithfield, died February 15, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Patricia Canestrari whom he married May 28, 1960. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Walter and Rita (Corrieri) Canestrari.
Denny took pride in his personal accounting clients whom he serviced for over 50 years. He was proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed taking trips to Italy. Denny was a lifelong and loyal Cleveland Indians Baseball fan, he watched 162 games a year, never missing a single game. He was also a Providence College Basketball fan.
Besides his wife, Patricia, he is survived by two sons, Ken Canestrari and his wife Cindy of Cumberland; and Craig Canestrari and his partner David of Palm Springs, CA; and a daughter, Heidi Loiselle and her husband Jonathon of Cumberland; his mother-in-law, Doris Schram; and six grandchildren, Ben, Alex, Sydney, Anthony, Ashley and Carley.
His funeral will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 beginning with visitation at 8 AM followed by a 9AM service in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, West Wrentham Road, Cumberland, RI. In lieu of flowers, American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903, or American Diabetes Association, Rhode Island Office, 222 Richmond St., Suite 204, Providence, RI 02903.
Tributes
"Pat and FamilyI cannot adequately express my sympathies and condolences to you all. When I was growing up, Denny to us was an in-law whom everyone liked. Although we have not seen him nearly enough over the years he has remained that way in our minds and hears and will continue as such in our memories."
"Dear Pat and family, My husband, John, and I extend to all of you our deepest sympathies. Denny was so special to both of us, but especially to me as I have known him my entire life. To this day, I remember calling his name when my mother would take me grocery shopping with her at Almacs. He would come out from behind the shelves with a big smile and talk to me. I was just a toddler, but he made me feel very special and I would tell everyone that he was my boyfriend. My mom and dad were very fond of him , too. They knew that their Patsy was in good hands. May the love you shared and memories you made be of comfort to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My sympathies to the Canestrari family."
"A Mountain Meadow Pedestal Arrangement was ordered on February 16, 2018"
"A The Color of Memories Table Arrangement was ordered on February 15, 2018"
"I'm very sorry for your loss"