Stanley A. Fafara
Date of Passing:
Stanley A. Fafara, 70, of Highview Avenue, Warren died peacefully on June 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marianne Frederick, they were together for 41 years.
Born in Providence, raised in Warren and Barrington, he was the only child of Stanley A. and Rose (Carlone) Fafara.
Stanley was a devoted parishioner of Holy Angels Church for his entire life.
A graduate of Barrington High School where he played football, baseball and ran track. Stanley also attended Dean Junior College and the University of South Florida.
Returning to RI, he began his career with the Department of Corrections for the State of RI. He retired in 2003. During this time, he purchased Jack’s Bar on Water Street in Warren in 1990 and became the “CEO” for the next 35 years. This is where he enjoyed spending time with his many friends and made new ones daily. He had a welcoming, laid-back demeanor to which people were naturally drawn.
One of the first things he did as CEO was put together an annual golf tournament to benefit the children of the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, raising thousands of dollars over the last 34 years. We will continue that tradition for him.
Stanley loved sports, whether it was playing flag football in his younger years or softball for many years with a number of teams. As he grew older, he picked up golf and enjoyed watching sports and following his favorite teams, the NY Jets, Boston Red Sox, NE Patriots, and Atlanta Braves. One of his other favorite teams was the Jack’s Bar/Market St Pub Women’s Softball Team. His attempt at coaching them didn’t quite work out, though, and he was fired half-way through the season … but he loved them anyway.
Stanley was also a member of the West Barrington Men’s Club where he participated in the Monday Night Golf League for many years.
Stanley loved to travel. Most recently to San Diego to watch the Red Sox play the Padres and was always up for a quick road trip to Atlantic City.
Stanley also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and driving his 1968 Ford Mustang convertible that was lovingly restored for him in 2009 by amazing friends while he was recovering from a stem cell transplant at Dana Farber which remained in remission for the next 15 years.
We would like to thank the amazing people at Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Warren for taking such great care of Stanley. They were absolutely the best!
Stanley will be missed by so many. Besides his wife, he leaves a sister-in-law, Joan Frederick, his beloved niece, Sydney Frederick, both of Barrington, and his Godson David Acciardo. He leaves many beloved cousins along with the many, many friends he considered family, especially Chet and Patty Charette. At home, his pals Buddy, Otto, Maxine, and Mutt will miss him very much.
Stanley’s funeral will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI, at 8:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Forest Chapel Cemetery on Nayatt Road.
Calling hours are Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 4-8 p.m.
In leu of flowers, donations in Stanley’s name can be made to The Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
One of the absolute very best humans I have ever known. If you were lucky enough to be a friend of Stan’s you were a friend for life. He will be missed by so many. Rest easy old friend. God Bless.
I am so sorry about Stan, he was terrific. My condolences to Fred and the family.
Sorry for your loss, everyone shall toast to a great man who will never be forgotten. God Bless You Stan.
Sorry for your loss, everyone shall toast to a great man who will never be forgotten. God Bless You Stan.
My deepest sympathy to Stanley’s wife. I have known Stanley since I was 17 years old back in the day @ the YMCA. Stanley I will miss you dearly.
Julie Garcia
Your big smile and quiet demeanor will truly be missed. We always enjoyed Thanksgiving morning refreshments with you before the turkey each year . God bless you and rest in peace young man.
Fred ~ I am so very sorry. Stan was one of the very best, so kind & caring always. I will always keep in my heart how wonderfully good he has always been to me. I know he will be another angel watching over me & he will be missed by all, mostly you. You have both always been so special to me. My prayers, thoughts & love are with you 🩷
Rest in Peace Stan. Great memories of you and your antics. Jack’s Bar was the best place for a cold one and friendships. Gone too soon.
My condolences to his family and close friends.
The mental picture in my mind of Stanley is wearing his alter boy garments at Holy Angels …. RIP 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊️✝️
So very sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. Some of my best childhood memories are of him and Rose who loved him so dearly. Godspeed and bless your gentle soul. Cousin Joe
Marianne I am so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. Sending you love and hugs
Freddie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Stan was one of the most kind and gentle people I will ever have the honor of knowing. He will be so deeply missed. Our community will never be the same without him. I pray that his presence will always hold a place in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to have known him. May the years of memories you made together aid in soothing the horrible void left in your heart. Sending you so much love and prayer.
I’m so sorry to hear about Stanley’s passing. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
To Stanley’s wife and family, so very sorry to hear of Stanley’s
passing. He was always very nice to me and waved when he passed me by after Communion. Miss his presence at Holy Angels. May he with with Jesus and all of the angels in heaven. Peace, Carol, Holy Angels secretary.
Dear Marianne, I am so sorry for your loss of dear Stanley. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Marianne ,I am so sorry for your loss.stan was a great guy.
So sorry for your loss Stan was a great guy he will be missed will think of him and smile next time I am on the golf course
Stanley was a good person back in the day when we were growing up he’ll surely be missed by many I’m sure may God rest his soul
My deepest sympathy to Stan’s wife and family remembering all our years together playing soft ball and at the golf tournament each year. I will miss. You!!
Junior Butler