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Peter Mecchi Obituary
Mr. Mecchi was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Peter and Kathleen (Greene) Mecchi. He was a postal supervisor for the Pawtucket Post Office for many years. He was on the Postal Employee Regional Credit Union Board there.
Mr. Mecchi was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
He was a longtime coach for the Darlington American Little Leagues, Minor league, and the Monarock Motors Pony-Colt League team, a CYO Basketball coach, a softball coach for the St. Teresas team his daughter played for, a member of the Delaney Council #47, St. Teresas Knights of Columbus, the St. Teresas Cub Scouts Pack 11 and the St. Teresas Emeralds Band, an avid bowler, a longtime member of the Pawtucket Fireworks Committee and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) a dedicated Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots Fan.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Deborah Mecchi of Providence and Debra Nicoll, two sons, Peter J. Mecchi Jr. of Wesley Chapel Florida, and Richard Ferolito a brother William and his wife Jacqueline (Curran) Mecchi of Cumberland.
The funeral for Mr. Mecchi will be Monday at 10:00am from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresas Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial with full Military honors will be in Mt. St. Marys Cemetery, Pawtucket. The calling hours will be Sunday, 2-6pm in the funeral home. For directions and guest book signatures, please visit manningheffern.com
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Peter Jr
August 18, 2025
I miss you more and more, Dad...
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July 14, 2025
Miss my old buddy Pete.
David Miner
July 12, 2024
Miss my old buddy Pete.
David R Miner
July 12, 2023
Miss Pete and our dump runs.
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Alison & Alana O'Donnell
July 26, 2008
Dear family & friends of Pete,
We are very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great guy, whom I had the pleasure to have worked with for many years at the Pawtucket PO. I will miss his contagious smile, seeing him at the polls and walking/driving around the neighborhood!
Karen Labonte
July 23, 2008
Dear Irene,
I was so sorry to learn of Pete's passing. He was such a wonderful person. You and he were great neighbors and friends. If you need anything, anytime, I'm just around the corner.
Beverly Lizotte
July 21, 2008
Dear Irene,and children,
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of a loving husband and father.may the days ahead find you content in God's love,secure in His mercy,and blessed with His presence.
"I have loved you with an everlastiing love." Jeremiah31:3
Todd & Kim
July 21, 2008
Dear Irene, Deb, & Deb,
Please know we are keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. We hope your many great memories of him will give you comfort. May his memory be eternal.
With love from your friends at Tribute Auto Sales
Brian and Joe Renaud and Deragon
July 20, 2008
Dear Irene, Deb, Pete, Deb N, and Rich,
We are so sorry for your loss. Pete (Dad Mecchi) was a great man. Full of energy and a very Loving Person. He will sadly be missed but all the good thoughts will always remain. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Brian and Joe
Leo Leclerc
July 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy, Irene and to your children as well.
Pete always spoke highly of his children and you whenever we talked at the Knights of Columbus.
He was a worker. He loved kids, his family, his work, his church, his associations, his city and his country. His obituary says it all. Nobody does all that he accomplished without love. A true Knight.
Leo Leclerc former District Marshall for the State of Rhode Island Knights of Columbus
He was always there for me to stand guard at funerals for brother knights when at the helm at Delaney Assembly. I only wish I could have been in Rhode Island to do the same for him.
May God grant him peace and a special place in the heavens above
Roger Houle
July 19, 2008
Dear Irene, Deb, Pete,
Your Husband/Dad was a sweet and caring man and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I can tell he was proud of each and every one of you. If you need anything, you know where you can find me.
Joe Gemma
July 18, 2008
To Peter Jr and the Mecchi family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I only got to meet him a few times, usually at the McCoy fireworks, he always had a smile. My condolences to you and your family.
Eunice Fernandes
July 18, 2008
Dear Mrs. Mecchi and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I first met Mr. Mecchi at my work Dr. Geret A. DuBois's office and he used to walk in with that big smile and say no whining!! Mr. Mecchi made pins for the doctor for his lab coats that read no Whining! Everytime there after when I seen him out and about I used to say NO Whining!, and that big smile would cross his face. He was a great man and very kind hearted to all. I am honored to say, I knew of him. Again, may your family find comfort and peace with all the happy memories he has left you and all of the lives he touched. McCoys Fireworks along with many other things will not be the same with out him.
Eunice & The Staff of
Dr. Geret A. DuBois
Delores Ramos
July 18, 2008
My sympathy to the Mecchi family, One of his postal workers.
Jane Sherry/Pliakas
July 18, 2008
Dear Mrs. Mecchi and Family,
How sad I was to hear of the passing of Mr. Mecchi. I have such great memories from years of playing softball for St. Teresas to having him as customer at the Corner Pub. You are all in my thoughts and prays. He was always the perfect gentleman.
David Kimmett
July 18, 2008
Pete and I were classmates.
He will be sorely missed by friends and neighbors.
Lorrie Farrell
July 18, 2008
I feel so blessed to have met Pete and worked side-by-side with him on the Pawtucket Fireworks Committee. He was a great person with a smile and kind word for everyone. It was my privilege to know him. He will certainly be missed. My deepest sympathy to Irene and all his family and friends.
david miner
July 18, 2008
Pete was so much more than just a neihbor.He had a heart of gold together with his wife. I loved him and will miss him dearly.
The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home
July 18, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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