Vito Antonucci, Jr.

80, formerly of Chepachet, passed away peacefully on February 4th at the R.I. Veterans Home in Bristol with his loving family by his side.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vito “Vic” Antonucci and Mary (Burns) Antonucci.

Vito grew up in Cranston, graduating from Cranston High School East in 1963. He worked for the former Arrow Transportation Co. before joining the U.S. Army, where he served as a decorated member of the Military Police Platoon of the 25th Infantry Division, proudly serving in the Vietnam war.

Upon returning from Vietnam, he joined the Cranston Police Department, where he served as a Police Officer until his transition into the corporate world. He was employed as the Transportation / Operations Manager for the former Roger Williams Foods, Wetterau Inc., SuperValu Inc. and McLaughlin and Moran, Inc. He was the vehicle fleet manager for the City of Providence until his retirement in 2016.

He leaves behind his beloved sons, Stephen Antonucci, Esq. and his wife, Michelle and Kevin Antonucci (Det. Sgt. CPD) and his wife, Rebecca. He was also the proud Papa of Kaitlyn, Stephen Jr., Ryan and Sydney Antonucci and Jared and Brenna Anderson.

He was the brother of John Antonucci, Marcia Perfetto, Patricia Iannelli, Joyce Lee, Corrine Alexander, and the late Carole Henry and Cynthia Antonucci. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who were very important to him.

Vito loved being with his family and friends, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed attending sporting events, cooking, and most of all entertaining at his house. Vito was known for his quick wit, his ability to tell a story and no one could hold a grudge like him. He also organized and participated in many charity events and was quick to help anyone in need. Vito was fiercely loyal to his many friends, and he was a huge supporter of law enforcement and the military.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston. Burial with military honors will follow in RI Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the RI Veterans Home, c/o Vito Antonucci 480 Metacom Avenue Bristol, RI 02809.