66, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, RI, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the devoted son of the late Thomas C. and Mildred (Schauwecker) Beattie and dear brother of Kathleen G. Santoro and her husband Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Richard Santoro of Narragansett and the late Lt. William Thornton and Zaundra Thornton. He is also survived by his nephew Richard H. Santoro, Esq. and his wife Erika N. Santoro, MD, and his two grand-nieces Charlotte and Emerson Santoro.
Mr. Beattie was a tireless advocate for himself and others. He was a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. advocacy group, ALLADVOCATESTOGETHER. He was on the statewide board of Advocates in Action and received the "Broken Record" Award for his advocacy work. He was an active member of the R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council. Mr. Beattie was also a valued member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Human Rights Committee for many years. Mr. Beattie was very active. He attended Park Place in Cranston. He enjoyed attending parties and advocacy conferences. He was also a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Chorus for several years and a member of the bell chorus for two years. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, 931 Atwood Ave. Johnston at 10 a.m. Private burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT. VISITING HOURS are Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: R.I.C.L.A.S., Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd., Cranston, R.I. 02920.
Mr. Beattie was a tireless advocate for himself and others. He was a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. advocacy group, ALLADVOCATESTOGETHER. He was on the statewide board of Advocates in Action and received the "Broken Record" Award for his advocacy work. He was an active member of the R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council. Mr. Beattie was also a valued member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Human Rights Committee for many years. Mr. Beattie was very active. He attended Park Place in Cranston. He enjoyed attending parties and advocacy conferences. He was also a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Chorus for several years and a member of the bell chorus for two years. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, 931 Atwood Ave. Johnston at 10 a.m. Private burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT. VISITING HOURS are Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: R.I.C.L.A.S., Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd., Cranston, R.I. 02920.
66, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, RI, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the devoted son of the late Thomas C. and Mildred (Schauwecker) Beattie and dear brother of Kathleen G. Santoro and her husband Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Richard Santoro of Narragansett and the late Lt. William Thornton and Zaundra Thornton. He is also survived by his nephew Richard H. Santoro, Esq. and his wife Erika N. Santoro, MD, and his two grand-nieces Charlotte and Emerson Santoro.
Mr. Beattie was a tireless advocate for himself and others. He was a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. advocacy group, ALLADVOCATESTOGETHER. He was on the statewide board of Advocates in Action and received the "Broken Record" Award for his advocacy work. He was an active member of the R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council. Mr. Beattie was also a valued member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Human Rights Committee for many years. Mr. Beattie was very active. He attended Park Place in Cranston. He enjoyed attending parties and advocacy conferences. He was also a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Chorus for several years and a member of the bell chorus for two years. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, 931 Atwood Ave. Johnston at 10 a.m. Private burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT. VISITING HOURS are Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: R.I.C.L.A.S., Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd., Cranston, R.I. 02920.
Mr. Beattie was a tireless advocate for himself and others. He was a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. advocacy group, ALLADVOCATESTOGETHER. He was on the statewide board of Advocates in Action and received the "Broken Record" Award for his advocacy work. He was an active member of the R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council. Mr. Beattie was also a valued member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Human Rights Committee for many years. Mr. Beattie was very active. He attended Park Place in Cranston. He enjoyed attending parties and advocacy conferences. He was also a member of the R.I.C.L.A.S. Chorus for several years and a member of the bell chorus for two years. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, 931 Atwood Ave. Johnston at 10 a.m. Private burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT. VISITING HOURS are Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: R.I.C.L.A.S., Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd., Cranston, R.I. 02920.
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