Craig C. Wanamaker

Craig C. Wanamaker obituary

Craig C. Wanamaker

Craig Wanamaker Obituary

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Craig C. Wanamaker, 58, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday. July 15, 2025.

Born in Nyack, NY, he was the son of Dianne (Albro) Carota and the late Charles Wanamaker.

Craig loved everyone he knew very deeply. He made friends everywhere he went. His biggest accomplishment in life was raising daughter as a single father. He always made people laugh and was someone you knew would be there if you needed him. He will be missed beyond words.

Craig is survived by his daughter: Brianna M. Wanamaker; his mother: Dianne Carota; his siblings: Michael Wanamaker (Toni), Kevin Wanamaker (Dawn), Jamie Carota (Jennifer), and Nicole Van Deusen; his best friends: Frankie Davidson and Jeremy Smyth and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles and his late pops Ronald Carota.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sansone Funeral Home - Bristol

192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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