John R. "Sonny" Restelli Sr.

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John Restelli Obituary

Name: Visitation for John R. "Sonny" Restelli Sr.
Start: 2023-11-15T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-15T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

WESTERLY - John R. "Sonny" Restelli, Sr., 90, beloved husband for 50 years of Karen (Wright) Restelli, of South Joseph Street, Westerly, passed away at Apple Rehab Clipper on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Edmund and Mary Restelli.

Sonny was the owner of Johnny's TV. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was known for his generosity and the most important facet of his life was his family.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Karen; his four children, Joy Restelli Allen and her husband Todd, John R. Restelli, Jr., Mark Restelli, and Christine Restelli; eight grandchildren, Dylan (Kelsey), Cassie, Olivia, Bryanna, Kara, Joshua, Paige and Max; and great-granddaughter Sofia; as well as several nieces and nephews. Sonny was predeceased by his two sisters, Edie Restelli and Jean Olsen.

Visiting hours will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, from 10:30am – 12:30pm, immediately followed by a Graveside Funeral Service with Full Military Honors at 1pm at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Cobblestone Lane, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for John Restelli

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10 Entries

KEN P BURTON SR

November 6, 2024

His Flag is flying proudly alongside his other comrades, Jack Howard, and Kenny Swain! God Bless our wonderful comrades ! Amen!!!

Gene Bookataub

December 25, 2023

Sorry to see the death of Sonny. My condolences to family and friends.
George, Gene, Jill and Anthony
Bookataub.

Byron Owen Brown and family

November 14, 2023

Restelli Family,

Sorry for the passing of John he was a friendly guy. I lived next door to him on Pleasant St, which was next door to his parents store. He sold us and repaired our first TV. His mother Mary showed my wife how to make meatballs the Italian way, plenty of fresh garlic and use pork and beef mixed. While metal detecting at Misquamicut Beach John often came by offering advice as to where to search for coins. I found out later John threw some coins in a certain area for us to find. We took part in the Veteran parades in Town and John would always be on the side lines clapping for my group as we passed by.
John played basketball on some of WHS best teams in the early 1950. He told me his job was to take care of the other teams best player. I said you must have been a good guard. He said my job was to upset them and make them foul out.
I coached John son Mark in the CYO Basketball League. Rest in peace John
you will be remembered.

Carolyn G. Longolucco

November 14, 2023

Dear Mrs. Restelli and family,
I was so sorry to learn of John's passing and extend to you my sincerest sympathy. I had several of your wonderful children in High Street School. They were great kids and I'm sure they are raising all great children just as they were. John's generosity to his friends and neighbors, his military service to our country and love of his family will not be forgotten by this community. May he now rest in eternal peace.

Michael Dipollino

November 13, 2023

"RIP" Mr. Restelli you were and always be remembered. Youmay have passed into "Eternal Life" but you will be fondly remembered by the lives that you touched in your life time. May God Have Mercy on John's Soul!!!

John Eldridge

November 13, 2023

I'm very sorry to hear of Jeep's passing. I knew him well when I was growing up in Westerly. He was a great guy and he lived a long and wonderful life in the town he loved. My condolences to everyone in the family and to all who knew and loved Jeep.

Jack Eldridge, Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Jim V

November 13, 2023

Growing up on Pleasant St the Restelli family was a part of all of our lives .. mother Mary sister Eddie always helped our family when times were difficult with their kindness and generosity.. Sonny was always smiling while Eddie was whistling a tune .. Ty for all your family did for all of us on Pleasant St .. one of the BEST neighborhoods in town.. respectfully Jim V

Sonny Restelli, by K.B & L.F.

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KEN P BURTON SR

November 12, 2023

Our deepest condolences go out to Karen and John's family.
John, Jonny, Sonny, or Jeep as known to many people that he has touched in his 90 years here on earth, that he has left some memorable moments with.
He was always kind and generous to all he met and he always a great sense of humor that would put a smile on your face.
A was a unique person to have known and will be missed, but remembered for the person he projected. God Bless his wife Karen & Family in the long days ahead, and GOD BLESS "SONNY", REST IN PEACE DEAR COMRADE!"

Kevin Colosi

November 10, 2023

Such a wonderful person my godfather was. He always made Christmas special for me.
Rest in peace uncle Sonny.
The world was truly a better place with you in it.

Your godson Kevin

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