Louis A. Bergantino, Jr.

Louis A. Bergantino, Jr., 80 of Cranston passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis Anthony and Anna Marie (Gamba) Bergantino. He was the devoted husband of Joanne M. (Higgins) Bergantino.

A lifelong resident of Cranston, growing up alongside his siblings, gave him an early appreciation of family. He was a graduate of Cranston High School West and then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree. He worked for the Water Department for the City of East Providence until his retirement.

Louie found the best moments in his life were when he was surrounded by his family. He was talented cook, that shared his passion for the craft by teaching his grandchildren his recipes. His summers were often filled with RV camping trips with his beloved wife Joanne by his side accompanied by their grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan the timing of family events was scheduled around the Red Sox and Patriots game times. When he wasn’t with his family, he would be found lending a hand to fix just about anything or sharing his vast knowledge on many topics. It was said that he was the original “google”, and always just a phone call away.

Besides his wife he is survived by Kim Jillson and her husband Larry, Thomas Harrington and his wife Kate, Mary Bagdanovich and her husband Scott, Louis A. Bergantino, III, and David Bergantino and his wife Michelle. He was the best Papi of Ariana Jillson, Alexa Jillson, Jordan Harrington, Samantha Bergantino, Maryssa Bergantino, Matthew Bergantino, and Haley Bergantino. He was the brother of John Bergantino and his wife Sandra. He was predeceased by his siblings Benedetto Begantino, Maryann (Bergantino) Lebel, and Raymond Bergantino.

His funeral will leave at 9:00 am on Monday October 19, 2026, from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Entombment will be in St. Peter and Paul Mausolem, in St. Ann Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.