RONALD N. STABILE

of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved companion for 26 years and husband for 15 years of Caroline M. "Carrie" Curtis. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Irma A. (Tella) Olszewski and stepson of Carl R. Olszewski of Vero Beach, FL.

Ronald was a professor of music education at U.R.I., a longtime public school music teacher and professional musician. He was a devoted New York Yankee fan.

Besides his wife and parents, Ronald was the loving brother of Elaine P. Fantozzi and David M. Olszewski, both of FL and dear brother-in-law of Ellen Griffing, Kathy Campbell and Teresa Lazar.

Relatives and friend are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 15 Garden Court, Cranston and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.