COCCIA, BENJAMIN J. 85, died Friday March 1, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Margaret D. (Giannattasio) Coccia to whom he was married 61 years. Born in Warren, he was a son of the late Luigi and Francesca (Varlotta) Coccia. Mr. Coccia worked for the Town of Barrington before retiring. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Barrington American Legion, Post #8. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Gail LaMorge and her husband Kevin of Cranston, one daughter in law, Julie Coccia of North Providence, four granddaughters, Bethany Leyshon, Karyn Denningham, Amanda Turco and Rebecca Coccia and three great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Robert Coccia and was also pre-deceased by three siblings. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM from the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Brendan's Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8. In lieu of flowers contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
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Margaret & Family, Our prayers are with you, remember the good times at the drugstore. Jack & Carol Goodwin Saraota FL.
March 11, 2013
My sincere sympathy. Peace be with you.
Beverly Romano
March 6, 2013
Aunt Margaret and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Ben. I know I haven't seen you all for a while, but I love you still. My thoughts are with you in sympathy. Love, Tanya
March 5, 2013
MARGARITE,
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT IS A DIFICULT TO LOSE A LOVED ONE, I KNOW BECAUSE I LOST MY WIFE 3 YEARS AGO. REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES AS WELL AS THE BAD BECAUSE IT WAS YOUR LIFE TOGETHER. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND YOU WILL SE HIM AGAIN IN PARADISE. MAY HE REST IN THE PEACE OF THE LOED.
COUSIN SULLY
March 4, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. (Hugs)
Lisa Van Pelt
March 4, 2013
Margaret & Family, He will be in our prayers. We are so sorry.
Love, Joe and Carol Capaldi
March 4, 2013
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