llingwood and her husband, Gary Collingwood, and his daughter-in-law, Christa Velardi. He was also a proud grandfather to his grandchildren Jillian Collingwood, and Mac and Griffin Velardi. He will also be missed by his brother, Pat Velardi, sister-in-law, Carol Velardi and his nephews, Alex and Thomas. His love and guidance will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Pasqual and Mary Velardi, and his son, Mark Velardi. Prior to the mass, friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the Visiting Hours at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport on February 1, 2024, 5:00 pm to 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Fred's life will be held on February 3, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Stanislaus Parish, 9 Eld St., New Haven, CT. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations maybe be made in Fred's memory to a charity of your choice.