Arlene C. Tutalo

of Narragansett passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was raised in Johnston, Rhode Island where she met the love of her life the late John V. Tutalo and they married on Halloween 1959.

Arlene was the daughter of the late Fred P. and Clayre A. Colessana (Mongone). She leaves two daughters, Rebecca Marcello and Randi Santilli and was very fond of and loved her sons in law Richard Marcello and Anthony Santilli, all who lived close by in Narragansett. She leaves her beloved grandchildren, William Lancellotti III, Brittany Lancellotti (Joey Dwyer), Mia Marcello, (Lance Padulsky). and her beloved great grandchild Luca Giovanni Dwyer. She was the sister of Clayre A. Resmini and sister-in-law of Robert Tutalo, Donna Tutalo and the late Vera Payette, Norma D’Amico and Joseph Tutalo.

Arlene was truly a gourmet cook and took pride in the many delicious meals she prepared over the years. Her butter ball cookies at Christmas were a family favorite. She treasured time spent with family, friends, her Great Danes and her life on Cape Cod, specifically her house in Truro MA where she enjoyed many happy years with John, walking the beautiful beaches, entertaining visiting family and friends from RI and fostering lifelong friendships in Truro.

At the request of Arlene there will not be a formal service. To those of you who loved her and touched her life in some way, thank you for enriching her life and for the memories we will always cherish.

The family will host a celebration of life to honor Arlene at a later date.