Louis P. Tortolani, Jr.

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Arleen L. (Perlini) Tortolani. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis P. and Mariannina (Dello Iacono) Tortolani, Sr. Louis worked as a General Contractor for many years before retiring.

Besides his wife Arleen, he is survived by his loving daughter, Deborah A. Squizzero of East Greenwich; cherished grandchildren, Dr. Robert L. Squizzero, Ph. D. (Ou Jie Zhao) of Columbia, SC, Dr. Daniel P. Squizzero, Ph. D. (Kyle) of Seattle, WA, and Nicholas A. Squizzero of Cranston. Louis was the dear brother of Adeline Badessa of Cranston, Linda Durand of Cranston, Frank Tortolani of Providence, and the late Concetta Caputo, Mary Ann Caputo, Anthony Tortolani and Margaret “Peggy” Palumbo.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Friday at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Mary’s Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be held on Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.