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Richard Gemma Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of Richard E., Sr. and Shirley A. (Pitassi) Gemma.
Mr. Gemma was a buyer and salesman for his family business, Gem-La Jewelry.
Besides his parents, he leaves his children, Richard E. III, Robert W. and Joseph F. Gemma; a brother, Kenneth Gemma; and a sister, Donna M. Gemma. He was the former husband of Kim (Furtado) Gemma.
Funeral services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com. Arrangements by PONTARELLI-MARINO.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Gemma
Jennie Mirabile
October 27, 2008
Richard, Shirley, Donna, and Kenny:
I just found out today. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jennie
Laurie Iacono
October 20, 2008
Dick,Shirley, Donna and Kenny,
My mom just told me about Ricky. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I new sooner. We had a lot a good times growing up and a lot a good memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Iacono (Ranallo)
Sonya Taraian
October 15, 2008
To the Gemma Family, I am very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family. My deepest sympathies..Sonya ( Gasparian) Taraian
John Silva
October 15, 2008
Dear Dick, Shirley, Donna & Kenny,
Please accept my deepest sympathy I were so sad to learn of Ricky's passing. I will always remember the fond memories of growing up on Cleveland St. Those were some great times..
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
John,Trish, Mark & Briana Silva
Charles Hodgkins
October 15, 2008
Dear Shirley, Dick, Donna and Kenny
We are very sorry for your loss. May you all find peace in knowing that Ricky will suffer no more.
Sincerely, Pam and Charlie Hodgkins
Dawn Crandall (Cardin)
October 14, 2008
Kim
I just found out - I AM SO SORRY
May God be with you and your children at this time.
Margaret Murray
October 12, 2008
I want to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. My thoughts are with you.
October 9, 2008
Aunt Shirley and Uncle Richard,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that you are in our prayers.
The Danella sisters, Fran, Sally,Denise and families.
Bill and Judy McCarty
October 9, 2008
Bill and I met Ricky only once and knew immediately that he was a fantastic person.
Shirley and Richard,we pray that you will gain strength from prayer and the people that surround you. Ricky's angel will always be at your side. Gone but not forgotten. Your friends,
Jackie Pereira
October 9, 2008
Kim, Robert, Richard, & Joseph so sorry for your loss. My Prays are with you. Kim, I Hope the kids are alright.
Joey Gemma
October 9, 2008
To Auntie Shirley, Uncle Richard, Donna & Kenny.
Our family extends our deepest condolences to you & your loved ones on your loss. Ricky is in our prayers.
The Gemma family-
Cousins Joey, JoAnn, Paul, Auntie Anna & Uncle Jr.
(Johnston)
Bev (mooradian) gallant
October 9, 2008
To The Gemma Family, We are so very sorry about Rick. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bev & John Gallant
Kathy Abbood-Cote
October 8, 2008
Mr.& Mrs Gemma,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Ricky.He was a very special person, and i always looked forward to seeing him when he stopped in for a haircut.He surely will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love,Kathy[angelos]
Helen Farone
October 8, 2008
Dear Richard & Shirley,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Our prayers are with you & your family.
Love,
Helen Farone & son Mario.
david berry
October 8, 2008
Richard, Shirley and Family
Sorry for your loss our prayers are with you.
David & Christine Berry
October 8, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. He will always be with you!!
With deepest sympathy, John Chiellini,Dina Chiellini & Erica Machado
Peter Taraborelli
October 8, 2008
Our depest sympathy to Richard and Shirley on the loss of your dear son.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Peter and Beverly Taraborelli
Todd Fiorio
October 8, 2008
Uncle Richard and Auntie Shirley, Kenny and Donna. I am so sad to hear about the loss of Ricky. Please know that you all are in our thought and prayers. Todd and Karen Fiorio
Susan (Leoncavallo) Henderson
October 8, 2008
Aunty & Uncle , Donna & Kenny, My sympathy goes out to all of you. Ricky was a HUGE part of my growing up and will always hold a special place in those memories. My Husband Robert & Children also send their reguards.
W. JOSEPH BROOKS
October 8, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss.
William (Billy) McQueen Jr.
October 8, 2008
To the Gemma family, Ricky and I were good friends for many years. We did a lot of crazy things together. Although we lost touch, he was always a good friend. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa LaBianca
October 8, 2008
To the Gemma family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the good times growing up. We had lots of excitement at school, the bus stop, and the jewelry shop. Although we lost touch over the years, you were all always in my thoughts. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cindy & Joseph Daigle
October 8, 2008
Aunti & Uncle
Our family gives their deepest sympathy to you on your loss. There is order to life and when it changes for some strange reasons it just makes the apin even harder. Our heartfelt prays goes with in this time of grief.
Always The Joseph Daigle Family
Gladys Refino - Manzo
October 8, 2008
To the Gemma Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
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