Edward F. Pelletier, Jr. Obituary

Edward F. Pelletier, Jr., 83 passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (DelVicario) Pelletier and former husband of the late Joan E. (Bennette) Pelletier. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Lillian (Schatzman) Pelletier, Sr. Edward was the loving father of Denise J. DiSaia (David, Sr.), Edward F. Pelletier, III WPD (Ret), Paul A. Pelletier (Michelle) and Bonnie L. Pelletier-Donahue; stepfather of Lisa Arsenault and Nicole Colannino; loving grandfather of David, Jr., Darcie, Rachelle, Kayla, Madison, Samantha, Ashleigh, Ava and Emma; loving great grandfather of Alice, Sydney, Tony, Anthony, Milo and Lucille; brother of Shirley Reccko and the late Paul Masse. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Edward was a Navy veteran serving on the USS Berdo. When he got out of the Navy, he worked for Wash Burn Wire. He then founded Pelletier Painting and Eddie’s 529 Club which he established in 1976. He sponsored and coached many sports youth teams throughout the years and humbly was known for helping many people. He loved spending time with his family especially at his summer home in Narragansett and spending time with his wife, Eleanor, in Florida. Ed was an exceptional father, papa and friend. His last words were “I loved my life.”

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation and Celebration of Life Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 11am-12:30pm at the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Burial will be private in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick. Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 100 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 34148 will be appreciated.

A video of Edward's funeral service is below to view for those who could not attend due to COVID.