Nick Cardi of Cardi's furniture dies after four year cancer battle

Nicholas Cardi, 71, one of the three brothers that own Cardi's furniture passed away Friday after a four year battle with brain cancer.

Nick was the oldest out of the three brothers. 

The Cardi family started the iconic furniture and mattress store back in 1928, and later opened locations across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

The three brothers Nick, Ron, and Pete later took over the business.

Ron and Pete sent out a statement Friday saying they are celebrating the life of their brother and friend.