CRAIG F. PADULA

PADULA, CRAIG F., 69, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Kent Hospital, Warwick on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Born in Warwick, he was the beloved son of the late Fred A. and Mafalda S. (DeSimone) Padula. 

Craig loved the outdoors, whether hiking the White Mountains of New Hampshire or local trails, Craig found solace being outside in nature. As a musician, Craig played the saxophone and was a lifelong fan of jazz and classical music. 

Craig was lovingly cared for by his family and later, by the wonderful and caring staff at the All American Assisted Living Facility in Warwick, Rhode Island. 

Craig is survived by his loving sisters, Lynn Padula-Pease, her husband Bruce, Joyce Ewart, and her husband Richard, and Janice Sauvageau, and her husband David. He was the beloved uncle of Dawn Dieckman, her husband Kurt, and great uncle to Amber Sparks. 

Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Craig’s memory to  

Butler Hospital Development Office 

“Fred A. Padula Memorial Research Fund”

345 Blackstone Blvd.

Providence, Rhode Island 02906

would be appreciated.

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