HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE CARLO SPIRITO, JR.

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE CARLO
SPIRITO, JR.

Introduced By:
Representatives Handy, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
McNamara, Potter, Baginski, Kennedy, Ajello, and Shallcross Smith

Date Introduced:
February 26, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Carlo
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Spirito, Jr., of Cranston and Pompano Beach, Florida. Mr. Spirito was the beloved husband of
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Florence Spirito; and
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WHEREAS, Carlo Spirito, Jr., was the third of six children born to the late Carlo and
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Antonetta Spirito. Carlo was a truly talented Renaissance man who was a skilled musician as a
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drummer, built and remodeled homes, installed swimming pools, and worked as a neighborhood
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barber. All of this skillful work was accomplished in addition to his full-time profession as a math
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teacher and Department Chair at Western Hills Junior High School, instilling not only knowledge
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but also values of diligence and integrity; and
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WHEREAS, Carlo was also a distinguished public servant who served with passion and
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abiding integrity as a member of the Cranston City Council for five non-consecutive terms from
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1968 to 1983, rising to serve as Council President from 1979 to 1981. Carlo always advocated for
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the best interests of the citizens of Cranston; and
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WHEREAS, Carlo was a man of deep religious faith. He was a charter member of the
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Saint Mary Feast Society, and proudly carried the Saint in the annual Madonna Della Civita
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procession until the age of 86. In his free time, Carlo enjoyed playing cards, and golfing at the
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Alpine Country Club, Pompano Municipal Golf Course, and Cranston Country Club; and
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WHEREAS, Carlo Spirito, Jr., is survived by his beloved wife, Florence, his sons Steven
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Spirito and his wife, Nancy, and Michael Spirito, his granddaughter, Anya Spirito, and his many

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nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends. Mr. Spirito was predeceased by his siblings Walter,
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Edwin, Florence and her husband, Marshall, Arlene and her husband, Stiles, and Josephine and
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her husband, McLendon; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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expresses its deepest condolences to the Spirito Family on the passing of the Honorable Carlo
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Spirito, Jr.; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Florence Spirito and Family.
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