Gary Walker Pihlkrantz

age 69, of Narragansett passed January 21, 2021 following a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Susan (St Sauveur) Pihlkrantz and his father George Pihlkrantz.  Besides his mother, Betty (Pihlkrantz) Shipley wife of the late Alfred Shipley of Texas, he leaves his two devoted daughters Grya Pihlkrantz of Narragansett and Jaime Nutting and husband Justin Nutting of Charlestown.  He also leaves the loves of his life, his two grandchildren Levi and Lilly Nutting whom he adored.  Local family also includes his brother-in-law Richard St Sauveur and sister-in-law Sandra St Sauveur.   His sister Gwen Poirier and her husband Denis Poirier live in Texas along with his extended family niece Janelle Wiggin, her husband Chris Wiggin and their three daughters Mackenzie, Kamdyn and Alyson.

Gary was a skilled electrician and an active member of IBEW Local 99.  There he enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow electricians as well as the shared commitment to brotherhood and the organization.   Most recently, he was enjoying retirement and his family.

He was also a great golfer and expert downhill skier.  Gary enjoyed being very lucky on raffles and the like.  He often reaped the benefits of his luck!  He was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island and spent many years living on Narrow River, enjoying all that the river offers.  He loved sports, the Patriots and Red Sox, frequently attending games either in New England or following the teams in championships along with friends.  He also loved spending time at home relaxing.

He touched many lives and will be sorely missed by his friends and family.

His funeral and burial will be private.  A celebration of Gary’s life will be held in the spring.  A livestreaming of Gary’s committal service can be found on the Nardolillo Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/nardolillofh at Noon on Wednesday January 27, 2021.