John A Stologitis, 81 of Hopkinton, Rhode Island passed away after a brief illness on November 9, 2021. John had a 35 year career with the Rhode Island Fish and Wildlife Department. He was appointed Chief of that department in 1988 and held that until his retirement in 2003. A lifelong sportsman who loved hunting and fishing he was also involved with bird dogs and field trials. His greatest gift to the bird dog community was creating the Arcadia Field Trial and dog training area in Exeter, Rhode Island which was named in his honor upon his retirement.
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