ROBERT PAUL CAMPANALE

Robert Paul Campanale, aged 61, passed away on 10/15/ 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend - who will be remembered for his generous spirit, infectious laughter and wry sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rob was born near Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where he lived until age 8, before moving with his family to Narragansett, RI in 1971. Every fisherman has a story, and Rob’s started here in the days of LORAN-A and old Ford pick-up trucks —building lobster traps in the basement with his dad, Marco to build a life harvesting the sea with an 18’ plywood skiff. At 15 years old, Rob began his journey as Captain of the 37’ F/V Barbara Ann, stepping into his father’s shoes when Marco Sr. suddenly passed away. With the support of his mother and brothers, Rob worked hard to earn his place in the Point Judith fishing fleet, “A good sailor for my age”. Rob met every challenge with determination and enthusiasm- reaching one goal to set another. Rob never feared a rough sea. Campanale & Sons would eventually include four steel-hulled off-shore fishing vessels and Rob would pass the torch (or rather, the wheel) to the next generation. Recently he relocated to Tallahassee, Florida where he could enjoy spending time outside. He enjoyed driving his pontoon boat and spending time in his backyard “waterpark” and swimming in his pool. He loved his dog Gansett who kept him busy giving him bones. Rob is survived by his loving wife, Eileen, his daughter, Bridget Fitzsimmons (husband Patrick); his sons, Domenic Campanale (wife Kaitlin), Devon Campanale (wife Kathryn), his stepchildren, Madeline Bellico (husband Michael) and Mason Tarasevich, his grandchildren, Landon, Callie, Adeline, Robert and Vincent. Rob will be greatly missed by his brothers, John Campanale (wife Deborah) Roy Campanale (wife Sandra), and Anthony Campanale (late wife, Linda). Rob is predeceased by his parents, Marco & Barbara Campanale; his brother Marco Campanale Jr (wife Patricia) and his sister, Mary Varner. Rob was blessed to have a close family – which includes his nieces and nephews, Marco, Barbara, Roy Jr, Cammy, Chris, Jen, Kate, Jimmy and Christina. Taken too soon and will be in our hearts forever. “Good Enough” A private memorial service for family and close friends followed by a gathering for a celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pt. Judith Fisherman’s Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 3315, Narragansett, RI 02882 The family is being cared for by Jackie Fulford and James Sircy of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Tallahassee, Florida. 850.610.4444

ROBERT PAUL CAMPANALE

June 7, 1963 - October 15, 2024