Carmine Puniello, Former Arden Engineering Constructors Co-Owner, Dies at 84

Highlights

• Carmine J. Puniello died Oct. 13, 2026, at age 84.
• He joined Arden Engineering Constructors in the early 1960s and later became a co-owner.
• His engineering work and leadership contributed to Arden’s growth in the mechanical contracting sector.
• Puniello served 25 years on the Bristol Planning Board, including 15 years as chairman.

Engineering Career Spanned Decades in Mechanical Contracting

Carmine J. Puniello, a longtime mechanical contracting industry leader who helped expand Arden Engineering Constructors’ presence in New England, died Oct. 13, 2026, at age 84.

Puniello joined Arden Engineering Constructors in the early 1960s and later co-owned the business with Robert Bolton and Bolton’s son, Robert. His engineering expertise and leadership supported the company’s development into one of New England’s largest mechanical contractors.

During his career, Puniello also served on national committees for the Mechanical Contractors Association, contributing to the broader mechanical contracting industry.

A Providence, Rhode Island, native, Puniello attended the University of Rhode Island’s School of Mechanical Engineering after graduating from Colt Memorial High School in 1959.

Public Service and Community Contributions

Beyond his construction industry career, Puniello spent 25 years on the Bristol Planning Board, including 15 years as chairman. He also served on the Roger Williams University School of Engineering Advisory Committee and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training’s Training Division of Professional Regulation.

Puniello was among the founders of the Tomorrow Fund at Rhode Island Hospital. His community involvement extended across planning, engineering education, professional development and charitable work.

He also pursued interests in art, design, photography, gardening and music, including playing the saxophone. He lived in Bristol for more than 60 years and raised six children with his late wife, Bernadette Puniello.

Legacy in the Mechanical Contracting Industry

Puniello’s career reflects the role of engineering leadership and long-term industry participation in the development of mechanical contracting businesses. His work at Arden Engineering Constructors and involvement in professional association committees connected his career to both company growth and the wider contracting community.

He is survived by his six children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and brother Anthony Puniello.

Visitation is scheduled for Oct. 16 at Sansone Funeral Home in Bristol. Funeral services are scheduled for Oct. 17, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church and burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery

Source: MCAA.