Edward Fanfara, Jr.

Edward Fanfara, Jr, 84, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Judythe May (Grocott) Fanfara. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Edward Fanfara, Sr. and Cecilia Agnes (Breton) Fanfara.

Edward worked at Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company and later became a supervisor for Ruthman Pump and Engineering Inc. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Blessed with many talents, Edward enjoyed art, painting, crafts, and reading.

He is survived by his beloved children, Diane L. McManus, Cheryl A. Marsella (John), and Robert E. Fanara, Sr. (Irene), his grandchildren, Raeleen, Carrisa, John, Christopher, Richard Sr., Nicholas Sr., Danielle, Amanda, and Robert Jr., his great-grandchildren, Evan, Shayne, Owen, Kiana, Julian, Isaak, Kai, Emma, Nicholas Jr., Caylee, Richard Jr., Ariella, Robert III, Caleb, and soon to be great-grandson, Baby Boy LePage, and his sister, Kathleen Hurley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and a great-great-nephew.

A Private Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Autism Project, 1516 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919.

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