PASCO D. "PAT" SANTILLI

SANTILLI, PASCO D., “PAT” 91, of Coventry, RI died peacefully at Kent Hospital on Sunday, June 7, 2026 with his family by his side. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Rita (Beaulieu) Santilli, his daughters Patricia Paolucci and Debra Santilli and his son Mark Santilli. He was predeceased by his daughter Judy Packhem. He is also survived by his son-in-law Ed Packhem and his sister, Bernice Lancellotta and her husband, Carl. His parents were Pasquine and Victoria (Petrarca) Santilli. He was also pre-deceased by his brother Albert and his sons-in-law John Paolucci and Terry Killea.

Pat had nine grandchildren: Erin Davis, Lindsay Lynch (Tim), Lauren Morehouse (Steve), Mark Santilli (Stephanie), Tim Killea (Jessica), Gregory Packhem (Brynne), Alyson Sparks (Luke), Michaela O’Connell (Erik), and Elizabeth Brady (Brian). He had 16 great-grandchildren: Fiona Davis, Damon Morehouse, Slater Wright, Emilia Lynch, Elliana Morehouse, Myles Morehouse, Christopher Lynch, Marley Killea, Layne Santilli, EveMarie Morehouse, Nora Lynch, Calvin Sparks, Maren Packhem, Maya Killea, Hallie Santilli and Caleb O’Connell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Pat was a graduate of West Warwick High School, where he lettered in Basketball and Golf.

Pat worked in Construction (I.U.O.E.) for many years and later was partner with his wife Rita, in the Rita Beaulieu Center where he re-constructed the building from the Washington Lace Mill to the Center, which they operated for 41 years.

Pat loved golf! He played for years around the state in leagues and tournaments, as well as on vacations in Myrtle Beach and Aruba. Pat even hit a few “holes in one” over the years. He had been a member of the Valley Country Club.

Pat and Rita traveled to Aruba for over 30 years for family vacations; a place they called their second home. Pat enjoyed “Sunday” dinners with the family each week as it brought great enjoyment to see the family grow.

His funeral will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:45 am from the Iannotti Funeral Home at MAPLE ROOT, 2000 Nooseneck Hill Rd.,(95/exit 18/Rte.3) Coventry, with a Mass of Christian at Burial 10:00 am in Saints John & James Church, West Warwick. Interment in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours are Monday evening, June 15, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) in his memory as well as the VNA Hospice of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 (www.vnacarenewengland.org).  iannottifh.com

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