Vietnam War Veteran Wayne John Roberts of Cranston Dies at 72
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Wayne John Roberts, 72, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne (Broccoli) Roberts of Cranston.
Born in Key West, Florida, he was the son of the late Tom H. and Louise (Bicho) Roberts. Wayne was a commercial printer for United Printing for many years and was US Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam Era.
Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Kevin Roberts of North Smithfield; loving grandfather of Chace and Dylan Roberts of Warwick. He was the dear brother of Thomas B. Roberts and his wife Irene of Pawtucket.
His funeral will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul’s Church, 30 Warwick Ave., Cranston, at 10 am. Burial will follow with Military Honors in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA. 02215 Lymphoma and Leukemia Division or Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
