LUIS E. ABREU

75, of Montgomery Ave., Providence, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the loving husband for 53 years of Monica (Ripol) Abreu. Born in Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Alejandro Abreu and Rosa Castillo Cruz. He was the devoted father of Clara Ramirez, Ivan Abreu, Brenda Abreu, Ruth Abreu and Luis Abreu, Jr.; loving grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and dear brother of Ana Mercedes Germoso, Jose "Bienvenido" Vasquez and Ricardo Germoso.

"To a wonderful loving Dad, we love you and we will miss you! You are leaving us each something special. The way you loved us even with our faults, you were the best provider, loving husband, loving friend and sensible humble human being. Today we are who we are because of you. You leave today, but knowing we will meet when our precious Lord comes to unite us to walk in the streets of gold and the crystal rivers. Till then my father we will meet again. This is not a goodbye, but a see you later. We will always remember you. The memories you created are in our hearts. Till then my father, till then my loving husband, till then my brother, till then my friend. Your beloved family, you will be missed."

VISITING HOURS to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Wednesday, March 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, with a FUNERAL SERVICE at 6:30 p.m.

Burial will be private.