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Matthew Castriotta Obituary

CASTRIOTTA, MATTHEW L., 95, formerly of Warwick passed away Friday July 26, 2013 at Kent Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Philomena (Squillante) Castriotta to whom he was married for 67 years. Born in Plymouth, MA a son of the late Pietro and Virginia (Castriotta) Castriotta. Mr. Castriotta was a foreman and research and development lab technician for over 40 years at General Signal Corp. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Hainse and her husband Maurice, of Coventry, his son Peter M. Castriotta and wife Dorothy of Smithfield, six grandchildren; Lisa Abbenante, David Hainse, Mark Hainse, Gina Castriotta, Jessica Robitaille, Matthew Castriotta and twelve great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Gaetano Castriotta, Jaye Montefusco, Mary Valletta and the late Lawrence and George Castriotta, Anna DeSante and Carmella Vendresca. Mr. Castriotta was a hard working man who was deeply devoted to his family. His funeral is Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. CALLING HOURS Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. For online condolences WOODLAWNGATTONE.com

Published by The Providence Journal from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2013.
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I am sending deepest Sympothy to the entire Family of Mr. Castriotta. May he Rest In Peace.

Julie Parker

August 10, 2013

Peter,
Sorry to read about your father's passing.

Bob Fallon

August 1, 2013

Dear Virginia, Mo, Pete & Dottie.
I was so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I will always remember him helping us at Woodland Manor I and II. He was a delight to be around. My deepest sympathy to all of you and your children. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and friendship,
Julie Vaccaro

Juliette Vaccaro

July 30, 2013

Peter,

I remember your Dad from our days in Little League. I remember that he'd sit with my Mother and would be enjoying his cigar. I'm sorry for your loss, my old friend.

Marius

July 30, 2013

Peter our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Yvette Aubin & Debbie Dufault from Mt. St. Francis

July 29, 2013

Dear Virginia, Peter, Maurice, Dottie, Grandchildren children and
Great- grandchildren,
My family sends to you our deepest condolences. You can feel so proud that you had a father that was a good family man and is remembered by all as a faithful and honorable man. Remember all your trips to Rocky Point and our fun at the Beach House.
Bill and I remember all the fun we had with your Mom and Dad when they came to Washington, DC. They were thrilled to see all the sights.
We are sad for all of you to loose such a special Man. However, we hope that all the treasured memories and knowing that others care will carry you through this difficult time.
Love to all of you,
Joie, Bill, Heather, Cory, Chris and Cari Barksdale

July 28, 2013

To Pete &Dottie and the entire family, our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow....our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Geri Robitaille (Greenville, RI)

Geri Robitaille

July 28, 2013

Peter, Dotty and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy. As also you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Barbara Nastari

July 28, 2013

To all my cousins, aunts, uncle:
My condolences to the entire family.

Julie & Michael Nasiatka

July 28, 2013

To Ginny,Mo,Peter,&Dottie I am very sorry to here about Uncle Matt I know he is in a better place with auntie and everyone else To his grandchildren and great grandchildren just remember all the good times you had and treasure them. luv you Ann,Jim &boys

Ann Elliott

July 28, 2013

My dear Uncle Matt I will miss that smile that you always had for all of us love and miss you Paula

July 28, 2013

To Peter and the Castriotta family Sandy and I want to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. May he rest in peace.

Bob and Sandy White

July 28, 2013

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