He was the son of Frederick W. Lovegrove Sr. and the late Edelmira (Sandel) Monteagudo; loving husband of Mariela Lovegrove; devoted father to Lisette, Alexandria, and Adrianna Lovegrove; doting grandfather to Alayla Guillermo and the late Adonis W. Guillermo; brother of Angela Lovegrove, Crystal Lovegrove, Francisco Vieira, Danielle Pires, Darlene Canales, Stacey Pires, Ryan Lovegrove, and Kelly Lovegrove; he also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Lovegrove, as he was affectionately called by students, dedicated many years to serving the students of Esek Hopkins Middle School as a Dean and coach of several sports. He was also a brilliant artist whose artwork could be seen on the walls around the school. The titles he wore with the most pride were Dad and Poppa.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the PONTARELLLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Angel Names Association, Po Box 423, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.