Francis E. Mcardle, Jr.

Winter Haven, FL – Francis “Frank” E.

McArdle, Jr., 54, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family in Rhode Island on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis E., Sr. and Anna (DiSalvia) McArdle.

Frank lived in Rhode Island until moving to Winter Haven, Florida in 1989.

He worked for many years in security, most recently for Publix Supermarkets in Florida.

Frank had a passion for automobiles, and he also enjoyed watching movies.

Frank leaves a son, Ghonni R.

Kowalski, Sr. of Winter Haven, FL; two stepchildren, Teaoni and Michael of Winter Haven, FL; two grandsons, Ghonni R.

Kowalski, Jr. and Jake Kowalski; cousins, Maria Petrangelo of Warwick, RI, Robert Antonelli of Johnston, RI, Sheila Antonelli of Providence, RI, Barbara Lalli and her husband, Brian, of Warwick, RI, John Vieira of Providence, RI, and George and Robin DiSalvia of Warwick, RI; two uncles, George DiSalvia of Johnston, RI and Guy DiSalvia of Honolulu, HI and an aunt, Bernice Vivieros of Riverside, RI.

He was the brother of the late Antonio McArdle.

Services will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. at WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

VISITATION will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service.

Interment will follow at St.

Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to St.

Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St.

Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.