David C. Ead, 72, passed away April 19, 2014. He was the husband of Doris A. (Celona) Ead; father of Rhonda M. Fargnoli; grandfather of Elise and Seth Fargnoli; and brother of Farida Ferrario. He owned and operated Doris Vending Co. for the past 50 years.
David and Doris met at Mount Pleasant High School where they were high school sweethearts and would have been married 50 years this November. Prior to starting his business, David was a Providence Police officer and was very proud of his 20 accommodations.
Some of his proudest accomplishments were becoming a Mason and a Shriner. He loved music, playing the drums, and taking his family to the casino for the day. He always enjoyed long, summer days by the ocean at their family summer home.
Visitation and funeral will be held Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Ave., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Ave., Providence. Burial will be private.