Frederick J. Gronhagen

Frederick J. Gronhagen, 92, a life-long resident of East Greenwich, passed away November 7, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Carol E. (Mitchell) Gronhagen for 58 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine (Craig) Gronhagen.

Mr. Gronhagen retired after 37 years as a line supervisor for the former Narragansett Electric. He was a US Air Force Korean War Veteran and was the owner, with his family, of Spring Rock Farm in East Greenwich.  .

At age 16, he flew a float plane solo out of Folly Landing in Warwick, RI.  He was a talented carpenter and wood worker, enjoyed farming, toy trains and spending time with his family.

Fred was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is survived by his sons, Eric J. Gronhagen and Mark D. Gronhagen and his wife Jackie; grandchildren, Patrick Gronhagen, Sarah Kettle and Lillian “Lilly Pad” Gronhagen and great grandson, Owen Gronhagen.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, November 18 ^th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the East Greenwich Veteran Firmans Club, 80 Queen St. East Greenwich.