Frederick G. Sayles Sr.

Frederick G. Sayles, Sr., 67, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lori (LoBello) Sayles. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis and Dorothy (McSoley) Sayles.

Growing up, Fred played stick ball behind Saint Thomas Church, which led to him playing for local baseball leagues in his adult years. He worked as a foreman for Hartford Paving and then went to Piccoli, and retired due to medical issues.

Fred was a great sports enthusiast, watching every Yankee, Greenbay Packers, and Boston Bruins game. He loved spending time with family, especially playing with his grandchildren.

He was the loving father of Bill Sayles, Anthony M. Sayles (Kimberly), and Frederick G. Sayles, Jr. (Kang); brother of Pamela J. Benson, Francis W. Sayles and his late wife Janice, and Joseph P. Sayles (Sandra); and cherished grandfather of Maddison, Bella, Bianca and Aurora.

He was predeceased by his brother James Sayles.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 PM in the PONTARELLI-MARINO FUNERAL HOME, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial the following day, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Saint Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Johnny Friendship Fund (Johnny LoBello), https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Johnny-Lo-Bello-Friendship-Fund-100064480578084/.

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