Frank A. Ribezzo

RIBEZZO, FRANK A., 98, of Mineral Spring Gardens, passed away Friday, August 8th at the Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of the late Virginia L. (Gentile) Ribezzo.

Born in Brindisi, Italy, a son of the late Domenico and Apalda (Danese) Ribezzo, Mr. Rebezzo came to the United States in 1914, settling in Providence.

Mr. Ribezzo had worked for Max Silverstein & Sons for 40 years, retiring in 1973, and was a member of the Teamsters Local 251. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post #2 of Johnston. He enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his family and friends, by whom he will be sadly missed.

He was the loving father of Domenic Ribezzo and his late wife Sandra, Frank Ribezzo and his wife Susan, John Ribezzo and his wife Linda; grandfather of Lisa, Frank, Lori, Steven, Jacqueline and Michael. He was the brother of the late Aida Salinaro, Rico, Louis and Eddy Ribezzo.

Visitation will be held Monday, 5-8 p.m. with a funeral on Tuesday at 8 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, followed by a graveside burial with Military Honors in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com.