Robert B. Blackwood
August 29, 2016
Blackwood, Robert B., passed peacefully at home in Cranston on August 29, 2016. He was the husband of Anne C. ( Caprioli ) Blackwood, they were married 44 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Donald R. and Ruth F. B. ( Kunzmann ) Blackwood. Mr. Blackwood was an Electroplater for Electrolyzing Inc in Providence before working the scale house at the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. retiring in 2001. Besides his love of life and family, Robert enjoyed being a member of the Laurel Hill Social Club in Cranston. Besides his wife he leaves 4 daughters, Dawn Martley of North Kingstown, Cheryl Lanni of Cranston, Bonnie Colella of Ocala, FL, and Lori Kerttula of Cranston, 1 sister Linda Mattson of Cranston. He was father of the late Joseph Lanni and brother of the late Richard Blackwood. Funeral Service will be held Friday September 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate followed by burial at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours are Thursday 6-8:00 p.m.
Blackwood, Robert B., passed peacefully at home in Cranston on August 29, 2016. He was the husband of Anne C. ( Caprioli ) Blackwood, they were married 44 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Donald R. and Ruth F. B. ( Kunzmann... View Obituary & Service Information