Charles N. Conte
September 1, 1928 — May 1, 2014
Charles N. Conte
85, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire I. (Shogren) Conte. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Sears) Conte.
Charles started playing music professionally at the age of 14. He was a Korean War Veteran serving from 1948-1953 as an Air Force Tech Sergeant and was part of the Air Force Band that served under General Curtis LeMay. After his military service he became the co-owner of Conte's Music and Orchestra. He was a drum teacher, musician and entertainer, also playing with Ralph Stuart and Guy Lombardo, among numerous other famous bands. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police for Pawtucket and Warwick, the RI Musicians Union, and a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Christiana-Anna M. Conte-Ennis; cherished grandchildren Charles Robert Conte, Tina-Marie Louise Zito, Jamey Russell Zito, Ryan Daniel (Zito) Ennis, Kory Alexander Ennis, the late Joseph Daniel Ennis, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and dear sister Elizabeth Laughlin.
His Funeral Service and inurnment with Military Honors will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston will be Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Dept. of R.I., 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, R.I. 02908.
Charles started playing music professionally at the age of 14. He was a Korean War Veteran serving from 1948-1953 as an Air Force Tech Sergeant and was part of the Air Force Band that served under General Curtis LeMay. After his military service he became the co-owner of Conte's Music and Orchestra. He was a drum teacher, musician and entertainer, also playing with Ralph Stuart and Guy Lombardo, among numerous other famous bands. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police for Pawtucket and Warwick, the RI Musicians Union, and a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Christiana-Anna M. Conte-Ennis; cherished grandchildren Charles Robert Conte, Tina-Marie Louise Zito, Jamey Russell Zito, Ryan Daniel (Zito) Ennis, Kory Alexander Ennis, the late Joseph Daniel Ennis, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and dear sister Elizabeth Laughlin.
His Funeral Service and inurnment with Military Honors will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston will be Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Dept. of R.I., 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, R.I. 02908.
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