Obituary of Robert Brunelle

Robert “Bob” R, Brunelle, Jr., 51, of Providence, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Miriam Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dawn (Santos) Brunelle. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Robert R. Brunelle, Sr. of Springfield, MA and the late Adela Tancayo. Bob was a Chef at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Providence for several years. He was always a very hardworking man and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his wife and father he is survived by: three sons, Joshua Brunelle and his wife Kristen, Ryan Brunelle and Zachary Brunelle, all of Providence; two grandchildren, Kaleo and Cacia Jade Brunelle; step-mother, Cecilia Brunelle of Springfield; one sister, Regina Rudolph of Cumberland; four brothers, Thomas Brunelle and his wife Kerri of New Bedford, Patrick Brunelle and his wife Melissa of Pascoag, Edward Brunelle and his wife Rachel of Springfield, MA and Richard Brunelle and his wife Carol of West Springfield, MA; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 12-3 PM in the HOEY-ARPIN-WILLIAMS-KING Funeral Home, 168 Academy Ave., Providence. Burial will be private.