Robert A. Corrado

Robert Corrado, 68, of Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away on July 15, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 15, 1956, in Providence, Robert was a devoted father, grandfather. He spent much of his life employed as a roll-off truck driver, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and friends through his steady work ethic and dependable nature.

In his personal life, Robert found great joy in life’s simpler pleasures. He was an avid fisherman who treasured quiet mornings by the water, often accompanied by a cup of coffee at the marina. Above all, he valued time spent with his beloved grandchildren, whose laughter and presence brought him immeasurable happiness.

He is survived by his son, Keith Corrado, and daughter-in-law, Crystal Corrado; his daughter, Alicia Rodriguez, and son-in-law, Jose Rodriguez; Daughter Melissa Poole and her husband Jared Poole, one brother Ricky Corrado and seven cherished grandchildren: Jayden Corrado, Daniel Corrado, Ariana Rodriguez, Isabella Rodriguez, Cody Corrado, Logan and Lila Poole. Along with his best friend Steve and his niece Stephanie Carpenter and her children Amar’e Beasley and Maliyah Martinez among many more family and friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Denise Corrado; his parents, Samuel and Dorothea Corrado; his sister, Shirley Laurendeau; and his brother, Sabatino (Sam) Corrado.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM ending with a short prayer at Smith Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. All who knew and cared for Robert are invited to attend and pay their respects.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the HopeHealth Hospice Center, ( https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/donate-to-hopehealth-hospice-palliative-care/),  whose care and compassion brought comfort in his final days.