Dr. Everett J. Federici

93, of Lincoln, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was happily married to the love of his life Lilo (Merkle) Federici for 73 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Celia (Brosco) Federici.

Everett practiced Optometry in Garden City, Cranston for 60 years.  He was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Louisquisett Golf Club.  Everett and Lilo attended mass at the chapel in Fatima Hospital where they renewed their wedding vows on their 60th wedding anniversary.  He also served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II.

Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Everett Federici, Jr. and his wife Robin of Newport, Becky Primavera and her husband Victor of Narragansett, Christine Connorton of North Providence, John Federici and his wife Joyce of Lincoln; cherished grandfather of Stephen, Kristina, Samantha, Alexandra, Hannah, Matthew, Victoria, Gabriella, Ryan, Ashley and great-grandfather of Clinton, Alessandra and Lilliana.  He was the brother of the late Marie Puerini, Henry Federici and Euphemia DiLeone.

VISITING HOURS will be Wednesday morning from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Rd. (Rt. 1A), Narragansett.  Burial with Military Honors will take place in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.