83, passed away peacefully in Hospice in Providence, RI, Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was affectionately known as "Dad" by all in his family.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Geraldine June (Carpenter) Arvanites. He leaves behind his children Charlene "Chooky" Alice DeBeaulieu, Jonathan Charles Arvanites, James Andrew Arvanites and Jason Wayne Arvanites. He was grandfather to Jeri Kim-Lowe, Kyu-ok Kim-Santana, Jonathan Chaz Arvanites, Jasmin Arvanites, Alxander and Chant'L DeBeaulieu. He also had great grandchildren: Josue Santana, Jade Santana, Jasmine Santana, Aris Arvanites and Athena Arvanites; son-in-law Richard DeBeaulieu; daughters-in-law Sylvia Arvanites, Carol Arvanites, and Elaine Arvanites. His granddaughters are married to Rickardo Lowe and Javier Santana. He also had a nephew Keith Warner, child of his deceased sister, Helen Warner.
Charles was born May 27, 1930 in New Bedford, MA to Peter & Florence Arvanites. His siblings were Peter, Antonia, Antonio, and Helen. He married Geraldine Carpenter on September 25, 1951. They lived in New Hampshire and the Providence, RI area until settling in North Providence, RI in 1963.
Charles was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on November 22, 1947 and believed in the resurrection as spoken of in the Holy Scriptures. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15) This gave him and his family great comfort towards the end. He enjoyed fellowshipping with friends from his congregation at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
He had an affinity for the White Mountains of New Hampshire and took his family camping there every summer during their childhood. He and his wife traveled to Europe, the Caribbean Islands and many parts of the United States.
Charles was also known for his love of Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Hardly a day went by when he did not have a cup. In fact, from the bed in his Hospice center room could be seen a Dunkin' Donuts sign across the street. His family appreciated the serendipity of that.
He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor, robust vocabulary, improvisational cooking skills and a host of other endearing traits. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Celtics. He would listen to the Red Sox games on his transistor radio even up until recently. He always loved to play softball and basketball. He worked as a quahogger/fisherman in the 1950's and was employed by Tower Iron Works, Brown & Sharpe, and other companies as a lathe worker.

Private services will be held by the family followed by an open house for friends and those who would like to convey their sympathies and share fond memories.