U.S. Army Lt. Colonel & URI Football Hall of Famer, Christos Latos, Dies at 89
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U.S. Army Lt. Colonel & URI Football Hall of Famer, Christos Latos, Dies at 89
He was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Demopulos) Latos.
He is survived by his loving children, Dean D. Latos and his wife Cheryl of North Providence, George S. Latos and his wife Patricia of Scituate, and Heidi L. Nelson and her husband Stephen of Smithfield. Christos was adored by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was the dear brother of the late Charles J. Latos, Catherine Pinheiro, and Paula Marino.
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His funeral will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Funeral Service in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston at 12:30 p.m.
Burial with Military Honors will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.
Visiting hours are on Monday Morning from 10-11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, RI Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906-5215.
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