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Robert Fruggiero Obituary
He was the husband of Maria A. (Capobianco) Fruggiero for 63 years.
Born in Messina, Sicily, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Lombardi) Fruggiero.
Mr. Fruggiero was a professional civil engineer for 40 years, retiring from the State of Rhode Island Department of Transportation. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
He was the father of Joan M. Baccala, Christine Fruggiero, Robert J. and Roger A. Fruggiero; brother of Enzo Fruggiero and the late Mario Fruggiero and Concetta Catamero; grandfather of 9 and 1 great-grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062 or visit www.kidneyhealth.org. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com. Arrangements by PONTARELLI-MARINO
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Fruggiero
Drew Frescoln Jr.
March 1, 2022
I am his great-grandson from the article above. I am now 15 and live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Stephanie Hilton
September 12, 2008
Dear Fruggiero and Baccala Families:
I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers at this time.
Kelly Knowlton
September 11, 2008
Dear Nina,
We're all thinking of you and love you here Vermont!
You are in our prayers.
No one could have wished for a better father.
September 10, 2008
Beverly Chapman
September 9, 2008
To the Fruggiero family (especially Bob and Roger),
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Beverly Crugnale (Chapman)
Enjoying a family wedding
September 8, 2008
Dennis Riley
September 7, 2008
Dear Chris,
So sorry to read of your dad's passing. He was always pleasant and helpful to me with my RIDOT questions. I will keep him my prayers.
Alfred Della Posta
September 7, 2008
Dear Maria, I am truly sadden to hear of the passing of one of my oldest friends. As you probably remember, Bob & I worked together for over 25 years at RIDOT Materials. He was always willing to help me learn the more technical parts of Materials testing. His work ethics & knowledge were the highest of anyone that I ever worked with. Long after his retirement, he was always available to help me solve Materials problems. Bob was truly a great person. God bless you, Al
Alison O'Leary
September 6, 2008
Matt,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather... my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Kathye Infantolino
September 6, 2008
To the Fruggiero Family,
I have very fond memories of Bob, working with him at the DOT in the 80's. He was such a kind and sweet man, and always had a smile. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
pat and patrick puglia
September 6, 2008
deepest sympathy to the fruggiero family. our prayers @ thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Alda Medeiros
September 6, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Fruggiero family, especially Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Theresa Santilli
September 5, 2008
Dear Marie and Chris,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I will always remember Bob as a very neat, cool, good looking man. Even when he was angry with me and Chris for doing something stupid when we were younger. You are in my prayers.
Nicole Landi
September 5, 2008
To the Fruggiero Family, especially Chris: I am sorry to hear about your loss. May Robert rest in peace and you and your family find comfort during this difficult time.
K. Wayne Lee
September 5, 2008
To the Fruggiero Family:
Mr. Bob Fruggiero worked and helped me and my colleague to establish joint materials and research programs between RIDOT and URI. He also attended several RI Transportation Forums at URI, and provided good comments and advices for better transportation infrastructure and system. I would remember him as a serious professional engineer with gentle smile. We will miss him a lot. Our group would like to present our condolences to all of you.
Sincerely yours,
Isidore D'Orsi
September 5, 2008
To the Fruggiero Family:
I had the pleasure of working with Bob at the DOT. For a few years we shared an office on the 3rd floor. During heavy rains, our ceilings leaked. He always took it in stride. Bob knew materials and he was well respected for that. I will always remember his kind demeanor and warm smile when I think of who I worked with at DOT. Please accept by sincerest sympathy. Isidore D'Orsi
Robert O'Brien
September 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
Drew Frescoln Jr.
September 5, 2008
Great-Grandpa I love you and wish we could have had more time together,
Drew Frescoln
September 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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