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.
My sincere condolences to Stanley’s family. I knew Stanley most of his life, with both of us growing up on the Avenue. The Carlone and Assante families were close to my family. I reconnected with Stanley when I would visit my late Mother, Anna, and attend Holy Angels Church on Sundays where Stan was always in attendance. He was a good man and loved by everyone. May he R.I.P.
My sincere condolences to Stanley’s family. I knew Stanley most of his life, with both of us growing up on the Avenue. The Carlone and Assante families were close to my family. I reconnected with Stanley when I would visit my late Mother, Anna, and attend Holy Angles Church on Sundays where Stan was always in attendance. He was a good man and loved by everyone. May he R.I.P.
So sorry to hear of Stan’s passing, my condolences to his family. We were good buds back at BHS RIP, brother.
Dear Marianne,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. A beautiful life well lived. Stanley will never be forgotten.
Bain and Mary Jane Edmondson
Sorry to hear about stans passing was always nice to see him. At my grandfathers bar
Marianne I am sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
I loved him like a brother,
My heart aches but I know the kid is with the good Lord, an iam looking forward to reuniteimg with him when the good Lord calls my number, I whispered in his ear at the nursing enjoy the ride kid it will be amazing
I only knew Stan during our high school years. His exploits on the football field on Saturday’s were what I remember most about him. Though we were both student athletes, our sports were as different as night and day, I was a swimmer. Our occasional meeting in school or at school related activities was how I learned about his quiet and gentle demeanor. We last met and spent more time talking than I ever remember us chatting at our Class of 1973 50th Reunion in 2023 at the Bristol Yacht Club. I was struck to see his obituary yesterday strictly by chance and felt moved to lose a friend and yet another classmate.
The world is not so bright with Stanley not in it. Working with him for almost 30 years was the best time of my life. I can honestly say that he was always the coolest dude in the room. My heart goes out to Fred. She was blessed most of the time, to have him by her side. So many people will miss him. but all will never forget him. He will always be in my heart and I will always love him
My deepest sympathy to Stan’s wife and family. Although I haven’t seen him in many years I still remember what a wonderful man he was. I will always cherish my memories of him, Jack’s Bar and the men’s softball games
My condolences, thoughts and prayers to Stanley’s family and friends. He was such a good hearted man. He will be missed by many.
Sincere sympathy to the family of Stan He will be missed by many. Peace be with him as he enters into Heaven.
We are so sorry to learn of Stanley’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Linda Bruscato and Chris Conti
Stanley was truly the kimdest human alive … he loved his people and we all loved him back. rest in peace Stan!
I knew Stan mostly through the YMCA, and playing basketball there. What a likable guy,always friendly, low key. Condolences to the family.
I’ll miss the friendly conversations and friendship. Rest in peace Stan
Stan, it was a pleasure knowing you for so many years. You were the ultimate true friend and the brother i never had. RIP my dear friend and looking forward to seeing you again. Love you brother, Pete
A friend of mine from way back never met a better man rest in peace Stan.
Stanley ” the Flash ” was one of the nicest people one could meet. He had the spirit to bring you into his love of life. He was two years ahead of me but we became close friends through football. He was a good athlete but possessed amazing speed. My best memory was beating Woonsocket High on their dirt and rock field. Due to injuries I was forced to play on the offensive line at 160 pounds against the giants on defensive line of Woonsocket. Stanley told me to just attack their ankles.It worked; I survived and we won the game which was their only loss as they rolled to a State Championship. My life long love for Stanley began that day. Rest in peace Brother!
To family and friends
My sincere condolences on Stanley’s passing
He was a BHS classmate and an all around great guy
God Bless
Becky Primiano Levick
Marianne
I am so sorry to read this news about Stan. May the memories shared comfort you in during this time. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Lisa
Marianne,
I am so sorry for losing Stan. May he rest in peace and always be your angel from above. So sorry 😔
In deepest sympathy,
Maria
Sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind.
Stanley and I were friends are whole child hood an right thru high school I remember his mother rose we would go up the stairs to see her she would make us food after baseball games the world a good man an I lost my friend
Meg so very sorry for your loss of Stanley. What a wonderful man and a wonderful family. Prayers for him and his family.
May His Memory Be A Blessing
Paula and Bob
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