Danielson, Carl, A., 73, of Florence Street, Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 5, 2010 at home. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Nordberg) Danielson.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Archie and Helen (Pivin) Danielson, he lived in Riverside for 11 years previously residing in East Providence for 48 years.

Mr. Danielson was a Park Police Sergeant for the Rhode Island Division of Environmental Management for 20 years before retiring in 1986.

Carl was a member of the East Providence Knights of Columbus Council #1528, Bristol County Elks Club Lodge #1337, Commission Police Officers Association, Massasoit Gun Club, A.F.S.C.M.E. and the East Providence F.O.P.

Besides his wife of 50 years, he is survived by a son; Carl J. Danielson and his wife Cindy of East Providence, two daughters; Patricia A. Danielson of Riverside and Elizabeth A. Frazier and her husband Michael of East Providence, four grandchildren, one great grandson and his beloved dog, ‘Chase’.

His funeral will be held on Thursday April 8, 2010 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 am. Burial will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 5-8 pm.