RI State Senator Frank Lombardo Dies at 65
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rhode Island State Senator Frank Lombardo III has died.
Lombardo III, a Democrat representing District 25 (Johnston), was first elected to the Senate in November 2010.
During his time in the legislature, he was the Senate sponsor of the Small Business Friendliness Omnibus package signed into law in 2018, which eliminated or consolidated numerous business licensing and fee requirements.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTHe sponsored legislation to increase transparency and accountability in the state's tax credit programs; require state agencies to develop a plan for electric vehicle charging station infrastructure; provide for the licensing of three-wheeled motorcycles through the DMV; mandate insurance reimbursement for chiropractic and osteopathic non-opioid treatment for pain; extend the life of the Central Landfill as part of the Grow Green Jobs RI plan; and ban the use or sale of powered alcohol.
Lombardo was born on July 12, 1958. He and his wife, Patricia, have two children, Frank and Victoria. A graduate of Smithfield High School, he also attended Rhode Island College.
He was the owner of Lombardo and Sons of Providence. He was also a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors; a member of Rhode Island Builders; and a member of the Refrigeration Service and Engineering Society.
President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio said:
Our Senate family is heartbroken with the news that our friend and colleague Frank Lombardo passed away overnight. Frank was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever had the good fortune to know.
He was a passionate and effective representative of his constituents, and he embodied the spirit of collegiality and service to which every member of the Senate aspires.
Frank’s dignity and courage in the face of illness was an inspiration to us all.
He was full of energy and adventure, living every moment of life to the fullest, from helicopter skiing to cross country motorcycle trips with his father. We are grateful to have shared part of that adventure with him.
First and foremost, Frank was devoted to his family. Our prayers are with his wife, Patricia, their children, Frank and Victoria, their grandchildren and their entire family.
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