Current Members that have been a member for ten (10) consecutive years attaining the age of 70 are eligible to become an Honorary Member.
Please contact Laurie Robinson for details, 401-523-5107
or email her at rifda1@aol.com.
This year’s Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony will take place on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the State Room, RI State House. Watch for Details!
Last year’s Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony took place on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the RI State House.
The 2024 RI Wreaths Across America Ceremony included Governor Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, General Treasurer James Diossa, Representative Sam Azzinaro, Chair, House Veterans Affairs, Officers of the RIFDA: Captain TJ Varghese, Chaplain, Rhode Island National Guard, Maria King President, Nicole Heywood, President-Elect, John Gallogly, Treasurer, Allan Bellows II, Immediate Past President, Raymond Butterfield III, Past President, Major General Christopher Callahan, Adjutant General and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard,, Kasim Yarn, Director, RI Veterans Affairs, Veterans Groups that included Gold Star Families and Guests from Ponaganset High School.
The Wreaths Across America’s ceremony begins a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.
The ceremony takes place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.
Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitals. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.
Monday, November 10, 2025 Antonio’s Trattoria 1710 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920
This event is hosted by Murphy Funeral Homes Kindly RSVP by November 5, 2025
We will begin with a social gathering featuring hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar from 6:00 pm to 6:45 p.m. The guest speaker presentation and dinner meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. (1.50 CEUs).
Guest Speaker details to follow.
Grilled New York Sirloin – Sicilian Spice Rub @ $72 pp
Baked Scrod – Baked with Seasoned Cracker Crumbs, Butter and White Wine @ $55 pp
Veal Parmigiana – Breaded Cutlet with Mozzarella in a Light Marinara Sauce @ $55 pp
Chicken Marsala – Boneless Breast with Fresh Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce @ $55 pp
All entree pricing includes salad and dessert. If you have a special dietary restriction, please contact us by November 5, 2025.
