Robert E. “Bobby” Colaluca, 94, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Stillwater Assisted Living in Greenville, with his family by his side.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Giovanni (Paparelli) Colaluca. He lived in North Providence before settling in Smithfield. Bobby was a Master Plumber and worked as a Plumbing and Heating Contractor and had been affiliated with Smithfield Plumbing and Heating Supply. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Lovingly known for decades as “Papa Colaluca” or “Uncle Bobby,” he leaves his children, Robert Colaluca Jr., Lorenzo Colaluca, Dino Colaluca and Debra Bailey; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. In just four short weeks, he would have become a great-great-grandfather with the arrival of his first great-great-grandson.
He is also survived by his siblings, Brenda O’Brien, Americo Colaluca, Ann Colaluca Jordan, Elsie Whitaker, Rose Ryan, Almerinda Colaluca, Jeanne Current, Vittoria Card and Lawrence Colaluca. He was predeceased by his siblings, Albert L. Colaluca, Albert M. Colaluca and Dorothy Hill, and his granddaughter, Celina.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5–7 p.m. at Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, with a prayer service at 6:45 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners, c/o Office of Philanthropy, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
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