Raymond A. "Ray" Cribari

79 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday March 27, 2025.

Born in Providence, Ray was the son of Sylvia Stizza and her husband Pio Stizza and Raymond Cribari and his wife Florence Cribari.

Ray is survived by his devoted wife Kathleen (Patalano) Cribari, his son Raymond Cribari and his wife Sherri Turner, daughter Michele Cribari, and granddaughter Stephanie Cribari. As well as sisters Carol Fiore and Rosemarie Fleet, and brothers Robert Stizza and the late Mark Cribari.

A self employed machinist and owner of A&R Centerless Grinding. Ray was a proud Army veteran and active member and former Commander of the American Legion.

In his younger years, Ray enjoyed playing golf, coaching little league and crusing the Caribbean with his wife Kathleen and their friends.

An avid sports fan, Ray spent his later years cheering on his favorite New England sports team from his recliner with his wife Kathleen by his side and his beloved pups at his feet.

His funeral service will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 at 10:00 am in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, Burial with military honors will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are Saturday morning from 8:00 am-10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Auxiliary Children & Youth 33 Minerva Ave. Cumberland, RI 02864.