His friends called him "Cousin Freddy." Alfred Crisostomi, of Providence, w as the man you wanted to talk sports or music with, or better yet, go to the game or concert with for a good time.

He was a young 38, with enough positive energy and enthusiasm to lead a group of friends and cousins more than a decade younger.

"He electrified and lit up the room," his cousin Brian Valcourt told The Providence Journal. "He'd always hug you and say, 'Great to see you!' He showed everybody the utmost respect."

But his kind spirit didn't stop him from destroying his challengers at any game -- be it tennis, darts, cards or billiards.

On Sundays, Crisostomi would command his satellite-powered big-screen TV, with his remote control in one hand, cell phone in the other.

He would call every local fan he knew about the glories of his New York heroes -- the Yankees, the Jets and the Islanders.

He was a Navy veteran and the owner of F.C. Painting Co.