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Louis DiCristofaro Obituary
Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Albert & Anna Marie (Petrocelli) DiCristofaro.
Louis was a produce manager at the former Almacs Supermarket for 46 years, retiring in 1994. He owned & operated the former Auto Welding of Cranston, from 1994 to 2007. Louis was a veteran of the Korean War.
He was the father of Lynn A. Capasso of Hope, and Mark L. DiCristofaro of Warwick. Step father of Wayne J. Champlin of West Warwick. Brother of Joseph, Albert DiCristofaro, and the late James, Michael, and Ralph DiCristofaro. Also survived by one step granddaughter.
His Funeral will be Saturday at 9 am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte. 117), Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Burial with Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Friday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis DiCristofaro
Lynn Di Cristofaro
November 2, 2025
Dad,
It's been 17 years since you've passed away and there isn't a single day that goes by that I still don't grief the loss of your passing. I miss you immensely and always will. God bless you always eternally until we can see each other again and forever. I thank God regularly for the deep blessings of having you for my father. You were the very best! I love and miss you with all my heart. Thanks for being the best thing ever in my life. Your loving daughter, Lynn
Rebecca Costa
December 1, 2009
One of the best memories I have of your father is the Christmas I was 10 yrs old. Your family invited my dad,me,Jim and Bernie for Christmas dinner. It was the best Christmas I had since my mother had passed. The house looked beautiful and the feeling your family generated was warm.Your mom and dad had gifts for me under the tree and it felt like a real holiday for me. I remember your father making jokes at the dinner table and everytime I looked at him he would wink at me. He was the reason I got to feel like a happy child again that year after my mom passed away. I'll alway be grateful to him for that. That was the best present I ever got. He gave me back my childhood that christmas. He made sure a little girl was happy again. Thank you lou.You were an angel in life now you have your wings.
Bernadette Balmforth
December 1, 2009
Lynn, I was so sorry to hear about your father. I will always remember his sence of humor and how he could make me laugh no matter how I was feeling. I loved visiting with him and your family he made me feel like a part of the family. He would go out of his way to make me feel welcome in your home. I think of those days and him every day and I will miss him always.
my favorite picture of Dad
November 20, 2009
Mom and Dad 1975
Lynn Di Cristofaro Capasso
November 20, 2009
Lynn DiCristofaro
November 5, 2009
Dad,
It's been one full year today since you've left this physical world. I can't believe that I've made it through this long without you! I just never thought I was strong enough like you! It's been the hardest year of my life, but I've managed to keep it together in spite of all the turmoil around me.
I still look at your picture every day just like I did when you first died. I don't think a day has gone by without me looking into your eyes in that special photo where I feel you're looking at me as if you're saying to me all right kid, stay strong. I'm proud of you. You are my daughter! Be yourself and stay the route you are on! You're doing all the right things that I would have wanted you to do if I were still there by your side!
Dad, I feel as if you talk to me this way when I look into your eyes through that picture. I get comfort from your subtle smile when I look at you up on your bedroom wall. The room may have changed this year somewhat in Decor, but my undying love and missing you have not changed one bit lesser. I have gone through so much already this year without you here to give me strength from your own, but I'm holding on strong no matter how hard the winds of change decide to blow through my life. I love you with all my heart and sole Dad. I'm looking forward to the moment we can embrace again in the spirit world together. I know I still have a lot of years left here Dad, but I know I will never forget you and your deep love for me. I will NEVER forget my love for you either. I hope you are resting in peace and are still holding onto me in spirit. I know you are there walking hand in hand with Mom and smiling down on me, protecting me, loving me, and guiding my most important moves and decisions I know I said it a million times before, but I'll say it again now. Thanks Dad for being the best father that I could have ever had. I'm your daughter now and eternally ever more. I will soon become a Dicristofaro again Dad! I can't wait to have my maiden name again so I can carry it with me in your big loving honor! May God Bless you and mom always Dad. I Love you with all my heart!
Dad and Lynn at Wedding
September 11, 2009
Wayne Champlin
September 8, 2009
Lou,
you will always be a father to me. Losing you is a great loss in my life. We had many good times together, and those are the times I will remember and miss always.I wish you happiness forever. Love Wayne
JIM BREAULT
May 27, 2009
Mr.D.I will always remember the great confersations we had in your T.V.room while i waited for your daughter to get ready for our date.I to will miss yor jokes and your smile.Take care my friend. May god bless you and when you enter his kingdom say hello to the miss,s for me. I had and still have great respect for both of you. Peace be with you both. Love your friend. Jim.B.
Lynn Di Cristofaro
April 25, 2009
Dear Dad,
It's been five long months since you passed away. I sit here every day, and night, and miss you so much. There isn't a day that goes by without me looking at your picture, smiling at you, crying often because you are not here anymore. I find some sort of comfort talking to you as if you were still here. There's nobody that could ever replace your special love for me. I would give anything right now to once again kiss your face like I did every night before you went to bed during this past year, and tell you one more time how much I Love you. My life will never be the same, or as full as it was again without you here. I miss those times this past year that I use to take you out to eat with me. That was a real treat to have you walk into a restaurant with me. Ha, I was the only one you'd ever do that for! I know you are watching over me. I feel so safe in this house even though you are not here physically with me. I sit in the chair that you died in every night, and I feel your special love and presence all around me! I really feel you are here with me protecting me. I am doing ok Dad. Don't worry about me. I will hold it together alone for now. I have some really close friends that are helping me Dad. I am sure you already know I'm not alone! People have been very good to me that matter in my life. I am so blessed even now, because of special loving people in my life. I Miss you Dad. If there was ever one more wish in life that I could have it would be to see your smiling face again looking at me with that special twinkle in your eye that made me know how much you loved me. I was the luckiest person alive to have gotten the chance to spend all those loving nights with you during your last year with me. The memories of all those nights we spent talking is forever etched upon my heart and mind! Peace be with you Dad. Say hello to Mom for me too. I hope someday we can all be together again. with my deepest heartfelt affection and love always, Your daugther Lynn
Bob Capasso
December 15, 2008
Lou, Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. You were like a father and a friend. I hope you knew how much I loved you. You will always be close to me in mind and in heart. The house is so empty without you here. Watching the Red Sox will never be the same again! I thank god that you died so peacefully without pain or suffering. Rest in peace Dad!...Your Son-In-Law, Bob
Carol Manish-Mayernick
December 6, 2008
Dear Wayne, Mark & Lynn,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your father was a very kind man and he will be missed by many. May your memories bring you comfort now and always.
With my deepest sympathies, Carol Manish & family
Steve & Denise Wetzel
December 1, 2008
Lynn & Bob,
It was an honor to know your dad. He was a great guy and always had a smile whenever we were at the house. Especiallly for you Lynn, you were the light of is life. He will be truly missed.
One of the happiest days of my life
Lynn Di Cristofaro Capasso
November 30, 2008
This picture was one of the happiest days of my life with my dad. He was proud of me that day and told me so. I will forever miss him in my heart and mind. My father was the biggest and most precious blessing of my life. With Love always
Brian/carolyn McDonald
November 29, 2008
lynn and bob
you both have our deepest sypathy for your lost having known lou for only a short time we fell more enriched by his lifr and a sorrow for his passing he will be missed and rememberd by all remember when you think of sorrow for his loss u have an angel to bring back your smile may he continue to shine through you
Kathy DiCristofaro Casey
November 25, 2008
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. I know he is in a place where he can keep a watch over you and keep you safe. I will keep you all in my prayer's.
Irene Lozano
November 25, 2008
Little lynne,as you are known in my mind for as you remember you were a tiny one. Dad will always be around, in spirit and as I wrote you that love is the bond that will never be broken. Remember that you were blessed to have had each other. A new life now begins for you and of what I know for all these years, you will make him proud. All my love to you and Bob.
Steven M
November 20, 2008
Dear Lynn & Bob
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Thank you for keeping informed. From our talks, I know you loved your father very much and that he loved you too. You often mentioned things he did or said that made me realize just how much he cared. You are lucky to have known your father well and to have the time to say goodbye. You have been blessed to have such a loving sole in your life.
Thanks for letting me sign this book.
Steve
Danny
November 19, 2008
I remember the times when lou used to help you with the paper route Lynn.He was by far the best dad you could have around all the laughter and jokes sitting at the dinner table.well he is still there and will watch over you for all eternity.God bless you and Bob
Deb Fleck
November 19, 2008
Lynn & Bob
I honestly never know what to say to someone when one passes on. Just know that I am thinking of you in this time of need. My favorite memory of your dad was going upstairs to watch an inning (or 2) of the Red Sox game when I was visiting you. He would be sitting in his favorite chair, rooting for them all the way, but calling them all sorts of names when they were losing. He so would make me laugh.
He loved you Lynn, you were always his little girl. It showed, even when he tried not to show it, it still showed.
May some comfort come to you knowing that he is now with your mom and I'm hoping that can help ease your pain a little.
Love always, Deb
Fran Ventura
November 16, 2008
Dear Lynn & Bob
My deepest sympathy to you both on Lou's passing. Lynn, earlier when we first met and became close, I so dreaded you loosing your dad. Later on, I knew as your faith became greater, I knew God would see you through. I think Lou stayed on to see and be sure Bob was ready to take care of you and his home, which he was, so he went in peace knowing his things were in order, and to be with God and your mom now. A life well lived! With my love
Frank & Renee Prince
November 14, 2008
Lynn and Bob,
I am very sorry about your loss of your father.You are both in my prayers and our hearts. We love you both very much.
Dianne (Smith) Rich
November 14, 2008
Lynn,
I hope you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that all the wonderfull times that you & your dad had will help get you though this very, very tough time.
I was thinking back to when I use to take care of you and your brothers. Your Dad was always so, so nice to me. You were the apple of his eye, thats for sure. You were "His, Little Girl" and he loved you so, so much.
Remember all the good days. May those memories and time help to ease the pain.
With Deepest, Deepest Heart Felt Sympathy & Love.
Linda Richard
November 13, 2008
Lynn and Bob,
Words cannot express my sympathy for your loss of your father. You were a wonderful, loving
daughter to Lou and may you take comfort in the precious memories you and Bob share. I know there will be difficult days ahead, but you will get thru with the help of your many friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl De Cotis Thomas
November 12, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keep the fond memories close to your heart.
Sincerely, Cheryl D.T., a friend of Lynn's
Jeannine Enos
November 12, 2008
Lynn and Bob,
I am very sorry about the loss of your Dad. I know how much you love him and will miss him dearly. Just think about the good times you all had together. You are always in my prayers. Love, Jeannine
Jane Santamaria
November 12, 2008
Lynn and Bob, I express my sympathy to you both. Lynn you took great care of your Dad . He was very lucky to have you as his daughter. God gave you time together and let him go peacefully. You both are in my prayers. God Bless, Jane
Kathy Sikorsky
November 12, 2008
Lynn,
Words cannot express how badly I feel about you losing your dad. I know how much you loved him and how well you ALWAYS took care of him. He could not have wished for a better daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bob during this most difficult time.
charlotte porter
November 12, 2008
lynn,
so very sorry for the loss of your father you are in our prayers,
god bless
john &charlotte
John Cece
November 12, 2008
I would like to express my sorrow over the passing of louie. He was a hard working man who never gave up. I was happy to have been his doctor.
Janice Capasso
November 12, 2008
Lynn & Bob,
I know there are few words anyone can say to ease your sorrow during this difficult time, but I also know that you can take great comfort in the love and memories you shared with Lou.
Whenever I saw the three of you together, I saw a family that loved each other greatly, laughed together often and took care of each other, always, through good and bad times.
Always hold onto the good. You know Lou will live on with you in spirit.
With love & deepest sympathy,
Debbie (Langlais) Smith
November 7, 2008
Wayne, Lynn & Mark:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I always liked your dad. He was always so pleasant and easy-going. He will be sadly missed.
kevin/becky mcmahon
November 7, 2008
Lynn and Bob, we send our love and support through these difficult times..Our thoughts are with you.
Our deepest sympathy...
Kevin and Becky McMaon
Alicia & Tony Fontes
November 7, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you. It is never easy to loose a loved one. Just know that Lou is at peace now.
Bruce Ruzycky
November 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Al DiCristofaro
November 6, 2008
I was sitting here remembering how I would look forward to going to Almac's as a child, just for the opportunity to see my Uncle Louie! I always thought he had one of the best jobs in the world running the produce section of Almac's! He would always give me a piece of fruit when I saw him. Sometimes, he would take me in the back and I would help him prepare fruits and vegetables that would go on the shelves. I can still smell the fruit; I can still see the boxes it all came in with the large round holes in the sides. Normally, my mother would have to come and find me when she was ready to leave. I was never ready to leave.
I remember visiting with Uncle Louie on Phenix Ave. He would talk with me more than any of my other uncles. I remember his picture in uniform on Grandma's wall. I always wondered why he was going bald and his brothers were not! That wasn't supposed to happen to the youngest.
Louie was a wonderful man who always treated me with love and kindness. I regret not re-establishing my relationship with him later in life. I envy my brother, Bob, because he did.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. If my parents could understand the situation, I know they would feel similarly.
Sincerely,
Al DiCristofaro, Jr.
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