Richard George Benedetti

Richard G. Benedetti, 82 of West Warwick passed away peacefully at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center on October 26, 2021. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (McDonald) Benedetti in 1997. He is survived by three daughters, Stephanie Benedetti of Providence and her partner Ralph Nathan of West Warwick, Jennifer Koller and her husband Ross Koller Sr. of Houston, TX, and Bridget Benedetti and her husband Timothy Latta of Peoria, AZ. He was the grandfather of Nicholas and Alexander LaFleur, Scarlett Koller, her fiancé Joseph Griffin, Caroline and Ross Koller Jr. He was the brother of Paul Benedetti of San Pedro, CA and leaves behind several beloved nephews and nieces. Richard was born in Providence to Mario and Marie (Zompa) Benedetti on Valentine’s Day in 1939. He was the brother of the late Jeanne LaRocco and Pfc. Vincent Benedetti.

Richard was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and attended the University of Rhode Island. Prior to retiring, he was an auditor and accounting manager for the State of Rhode Island. Richard served in the US Armed Forces and the National Guard. He was a gold star brother.

Richard was known for his extraordinary intelligence, great sense of humor, his love of travel, classical music and history, and all things Italian. Most of all, Richard was a proud father and grandfather.

The family is thankful to the staff of Beacon Hospice and Home Health Hospice for the compassionate care provided to Richard.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be held on November 1 at 11:00, at St. Joseph’s Church, 854 Providence Street, West Warwick. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Romano Funeral Home. www.romanofuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Richard to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org would be deeply appreciated.