Robert J. Faulise, Sr., 74, of Spruce St., Westerly passed away at The Westerly Hospital on Friday, August 4, 2017.

Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late Frances and Samuel Faulise, Sr.

Robert was a Chef for the Coast Guard Academy for a number of years and was known to have a special affection for cats.

He is survived by his four children, Robert J. Faulise, Jr. of Old Lyme, CT, Christopher M. Faulise and Kimberly A. Keller, both of Norwich, CT and Trudy A. Hinkle of Niantic, CT. He also leaves two sisters, Carmela Evans (Daniel) of Westerly and Delores Magaraci (Richard) of Cranston; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by three brothers, Samuel Jr., Anthony R. and Anthony J. Faulise.

Visiting hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at 11am on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com