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John Roperti Obituary
75, of North Providence, passed away on Friday April 21, 2017 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Simons) Roperti. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Raffaele and Angelina (Silvestro) Roperti. John was a salesman for Marel Sales & Paper Company for 25 years. He was a 4th degree member of the Boufford Council Knights of Columbus in North Providence.
Besides his wife he is survived by his step-children Donna Dionne, Jean Pinto, Donald Lackey and Mariann Lackey and ten grandchildren. He was the brother of Teresa Melise and uncle of John Melise.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday May 5th 2017 at 11 a.m. in St. Augustine's Church 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence. Burial will be private.
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Mike & Betty Villella
May 4, 2017
Sorry to hear about the passing of John.
Jeanine Dionne
May 4, 2017
We send our love, prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
Love, Craig, Jeanine and Henry
Marty & Arlene Pulner
May 3, 2017
We have many good memories of John, going back to the early days of his association with Maral Sales & Paper Company. He was always a loyal friend and good co-worker. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time.
Marty and Arlene
May 3, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a truley great guy. We had many wonderful times at the Knights and now he is arguing or debating with his good friend Sisto. He will be missed
Love Liz
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