Daniel E. Mitchell

Daniel E. Mitchell, 36, of Cranston, RI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

He was the beloved husband of Theresa "Tess" (Grenier) Mitchell. Dan and Theresa had been married for eight years.

Born in Providence, the only son of Maryann (Cartwright) LaCascio of Lincoln, and the late Edward F. Mitchell of Lincoln, he had lived most of his life in Lincoln and Cranston.

Dan attended Lincoln High School, and received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Rhode Island College.

Dan was a loving and caring stay-at-home dad to his four young sons, and the guiding light for them and his wife. Prior to leaving the workforce to care for his children, he took great pride in his roles as a social services worker; first as a direct services provider for Perspectives Corporation in North Kingstown, RI, where he assisted adults who had developmental and cognitive disabilities, and then as a long term care specialist for the Department of Health & Human Services for the State of New Hampshire.

Dan was a gentle giant (at 6'6") and an old soul. He was particularly known for his booming voice, infectious laugh, and sense of humor that ranged from respectfully irreverent to "Dad jokes" (the latter of which he was most fond of). He was an endless source of support, comfort and laughter, and touched so many lives without even knowing, simply by being himself.

The most important things to Dan were always his family, friends, music, and the love of God and his country.

Dan is survived by his wife and their four sons, Jack Mitchell, Bennett Mitchell, Wyatt Mitchell and Owen Mitchell; his mother and stepfather (Joe LaCascio of Lincoln, RI); many aunts, uncles, and cousins from Rhode Island, Florida, and Nebraska; and innumerous friends whom he considered family.

A prayer service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) in Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln, RI. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call prior to the service from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The family kindly requests that everyone omit sending flowers. Those who would like to contribute in some way may visit the Go Fund Me fundraiser page that has been created for the Mitchell family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/94kka-support-for-the-mitchell-family?utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer.

For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.

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