Photo courtesy of Woodlawn Funeral Home - Cranston
Cranston, Rhode Island
ROUVELAS, ZACHARIAS P. "Jack" , 86 of Cranston and Bonita Springs, Fla. passed away peacefully January 12, 2013. Born in Providence , he was the son of the late Peter and Maria (Kalogeras) Rouvelas. He was the beloved husband of Nadine T. (Myer) Rouvelas for sixty years, the cherished father of Teresa M. Santagata and Gary P. Rouvelas, and devoted grandfather of Krystan M. Santagata, Thomas Z. Santagata and Allison P. Rouvelas. He was predeceased by his sisters Angelina Pappas and Ethel Petrucci. Jack, as he was called by family and friends, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict and survived a plane crash in 1953. He was the proud founder and owner of Garden Hills Florist until retirement in 1998. He was a member of FTD and AHEPA and the R.I. Florist Association. His funeral is Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from ''WOODLAWN'' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 175 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston, R.I. 02920. Burial with military honors will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. VISITATION TUESDAY 4-8 p.m. Flowers are graciously welcome, or donations may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund
So very sorry to read about your dad.He was a great man.We always enjoyed doing business with Jack..Remember he will be watching you guys from above so continue to make him proud.. He will be missed by many,our love to you,briggs and paula
briggs and paula doherty
January 17, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Mrs. Rouvelas, Gary, and Allison We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Allison, Marissa is always there if you need her. He was such a nice man.
Frank, Bernadette, and Marissa DiBiase
January 16, 2013 | Cranston, RI
so sorry to read about zack. my thoughts and sympathies to you and your family. i worked with nadine for american family briefly. my deepest condolences. tom
tom anglin
January 23, 2013 | Warwick, RI
All my prayers and thoughts are with the Rouvelas family during this difficult time of loss. Uncle Jack was a very special man who brought a zest and enthusiasm for life that was infectious to all of us lucky enough to know him. Jack was truly and example of how to be a good man and his loving devotion to his family, friends and country is an inspiration for us all. I will truly miss you Uncle Jack but you are forever in my heart.
Mark Meyer
January 15, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
