William E. Paplauskas Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William E. Paplauskas Jr. of Cranston, Rhode Island, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on August 3, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William E. Paplauskas Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Paplauskas and Dorothy Paplauskas (Nickerson). He is survived by: his wife Rosemary Paplauskas (Cabana); his daughter Jennifer Fredette (Douglas); his granddaughter Katherine Fredette; his siblings, David Paplauskas (Peggy), Gary Paplauskas (Denise), Jo-Anne Abad (Ed) and Nancy English; and his close friends, Tommy Cabana (Providence), Jerry Rhodes (Westerly) and Jim Caruolo.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Nardolillo Funeral Home (1278 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory (1278 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910). A burial will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2025 at the St. Ann Cemetery (73 Church St, Cranston, RI 02920).
