Dennis Albert Decelles passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He brightened every room he entered with his friendly, joking nature.
Dennis was born on September 30, 1951, in Providence Rhode Island to Charles and Anita Decelles. He grew up in Cranston RI where he was your typical, red blooded American boy. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1969 and Rhode Island College with a degree in Mathematics. He became a junior high school math teacher for the Warwick School Department, retiring in 2005. He moved to Florida in early 2006 because it had always been a dream of his to live in the perpetual summer.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 51 years Patricia Decelles, Sister Denise DiMeo, Daughter Kristen Decelles Martin, Son Bryan Decelles, grandchildren Ann-Marie Decelles-Fox, William Decelles, Andrew Decelles, and great-grandchildren Isabella Decelles, Rose Decelles, and Maureen Decelles.
Dennis was a lover of all things Boston sports, and don’t forget his PC Friars. He was so happy when his beloved Red Sox finally broke the curse of the bambino in 2004. He celebrated with anyone who would let him. However, nothing matched the love he had for his kids, grand kids, and great-grand kids. They were the apple of his eye the moment they all opened theirs.
His funeral will be held Friday, March 15, 2024, at 9am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, Woonsocket. Visiting hours, Thursday, 4-6pm. For information and condolences visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com
