Rodney S. Santos, 52, Prudence Island

Rodney Scott Santos, 52, of Prudence Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by the warmth of his family and loved ones.

Born on June 26, 1965 in Providence, he was the son of Able G. Santos of Bristol and the late June (Lake) Santos.

Rodney was a proud co-owner and operator of Santos Brothers Plumbing, LLC, in Tiverton, RI for many years.

A resident of Prudence Island since 2013, he had been a lifelong resident of Bristol before that time.

Rodney was a kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor, a warm smile, and an ever-present twinkle in his eye who loved being in the company of family and friends.

He was a true outdoorsman and skilled taxidermist who loved hunting and fishing. Rodney reveled in the simplicity of life on Prudence Island, where he was known as the island's plumber, and was a longtime member of Local 51 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry. He enjoyed building, working around his home, and listening to country music. Rodney loved animals of most every kind, and had a special place in his heart for his faithful dog, Sasha, and his late dog, Baby Bear.

In addition to his father, Rodney is survived by his former wife, O'Kay J. (Desrosiers) Santos of Tiverton; his companion, Lori P. Cubellis of Prudence Island and her daughter, Vanessa A. Cubellis of Providence and her late son, Shannon B. Cubellis, and his children, Jason S. Santos and his wife, Melissa "Mel" Santos, of Tiverton, and his mother, Julie Drolet of Bristol; Chrystal M. Santos of Seekonk; Brandon S. Santos of Seekonk; and Kaytlyn E. Santos of Tiverton. He was the grandfather of Zachary Santos of Tiverton. Rodney leaves his brother, Paul D. Santos and his wife, Diane Babbitt-Santos, and their children, Athena Faith Santos and Avalon Grace Santos, all of Bristol. He was the maternal grandson of the late Waldo N. and Margaret (Travers) Lake, and the paternal grandson of the late Able and Hazel (Morris) Santos. Rodney leaves his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and many dear friends.

Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 21, in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, North Attleboro, Mass., immediately followed by a funeral service at Dyer-Lake Funeral Home.

Burial was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Rodney to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA 02763.