"Will be saying some prayers for Arthur this week. So sorry to hear about his death. He was one of the first people I met as a freshman at Holy Cross. Coming from a small town in Wisconsin, I found Art as exotic as I know he found me. I knew he was a good and decent fellow from the time we said hello. See you later Arthur. Peter F. Kranstover, Cedarburg, Wisconsin "
In loving memory of
Arthur A. Carrellas Jr.
December 22, 1950 - October 5, 2021
Arthur A. Carrellas Jr., age 70 of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2021 at Newport Hospital. Arthur was born in Newport, RI to Arthur and Rose (Santos) Carrellas.
Arthur graduated from College of the Holy Cross in 1973 with Bachelor's degree in political science. He lived in New York for a short period before returning to Rhode Island.
Arthur is survived by his nieces Laurie Benson, Heather Boiani and husband Mark, great nieces Brittany Boiani, Jessica Benson, Emma Boiani and great nephew Nicholas Boiani all of Portsmouth, Godson David Gonsalves of Connecticut.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Kathleen Donnelly and her husband Brian Donnelly and niece Kayleigh Donnelly.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 14th, from 4-7PM at Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd Portsmouth RI.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 15th, 10AM at St Columba Catholic Cemetery in Middletown, RI.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Newport Hospital Turner 2 and ICU for their care and compassion. They also want to thank everyone for their prayers during loss of our loved one
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Arthur A Carrellas Jr name.
Tributes
"Arthur twitch Carreras was my roommate freshman year in Carlinon the 3rdfloor as I remember He was a great guy terrific. I enjoyed that year with him May he Rest In Peace "
"Our hearts and go out to the family and friends of Art at this difficult time. I've known and loved Arthur for 35 years, first as a friend, and then as a trusted accountant for our business in NYC for the past 25 years. For anyone who has had the privilege of knowing Art, you know that there was no one more honest, giving and generous than he. Although we are still in shock from his passing, we celebrate all his many gifts, his laugh, his "Okays", and all his crazy cerebral answers to any question you ever asked him! We will miss you, dear Art, and all the good times we've shared over the years. I have a fond memory of going to his apartment in Brooklyn Heights on a Fourth of July many years ago, where we watched the fireworks over the East River and were amazed at how beautiful they were and how young and alive we were at that moment. That is how I will always remember you, dear friend. I treasure that and so many memories of Art always. He lives on in everyone that he has touched. Rest, dear friend. Love, John Soroka & Michael Quinn"
"My "go to guy". Will miss your guidance with all tax questions. Will keep your Christmas memory of your favorite rum cake. Love you cousin. Jean"
"When I was introduced to Arthur a little over 5 years ago it didn't take me but a minute to know that he was a good soul. Loved his family, loved by his family, loved his career and always happy. I'm very blessed to have known him. Rest well Arthur, rest well."
"Arthur is an angel from heaven and now he gets to go back to heaven with his sister and parents. I'll miss him forever but I'm happy for him to be free and I know I'll see him again"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Arthur loved all of you so much "