Daniel “Danny” Contillo, 63, of Whipple Road in Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday April 11th in RI Hospital, Providence.
Born in Providence, a son of Barbara (Elgar) Contillo of Smithfield and the late Gabriel Contillo. He had lived in Smithfield for 60 years previously living in Sarasota, Florida for 3 years.
Danny had been a Casino Games Dealer for Mikes Music and Creative Event Services throughout New England. Previously being a Trainer at Battle Kennel in Lincoln Greyhound Park for 40 years.
Danny liked going to the beach and soaking in the sun, Loved spending time with friends at various cafes and restaurants across Rhode Island. He loved listening to music and singing classic rock music. He always enjoyed his Sunday Family dinner with his Fathers Famous Pasta Meatballs.
Besides his mother, Danny leaves his son, Jonathan D. Contillo of Smithfield. Danny also leaves his siblings, June Carlton of Smithfield, Michael Contillo and his wife Cheryl of Glocester, Barbara Phayre of Narragansett, Gabriel Contillo and his wife Denise of Smithfield, Anthony Contillo and his wife Lori of Lincoln and Thomas Contillo of Lincoln. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the husband of the late Teresa (Bates) Contillo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday April 15th at 10am in St. Michael’s Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation will be Friday April 14th from 4-7pm in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Michael’s Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. www.stmichaelsmithfield.org St. Michael's Church