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Lawrence Recchia Obituary
Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Pietro and Virginia (Colomello) Recchia.
Mr. Recchia was the co-owner, along with his wife, of Rickey Creations of Providence and North Providence, for 35 years, retiring in 1988. He had lived in North Providence before moving to Exeter 35 years ago. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, a 3rd Degree member of the Hope Valley Council Knights of Columbus # 6939.
He leaves a daughter, Virginia M. Waitonis of Providence; a brother, Peter Recchia; and two sisters, Betty Bunting and Mary D'Amore. He was a brother of the late Priscilla Del Bonis, Philomena Rocchio, Jenny Caputo, Joseph, Orlando, Edmund, and Charles Recchia.
A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, at 10:00 am, in St. Pius V Church, 224 Eaton St., Providence, to which relatives and friends are invited. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket RI 02860, in his memory, will be appreciated. Arrangements by Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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for Lawrence Recchia
Brian & Jean Pigeon
October 21, 2008
Boone Lake will not be the same with Mr. Recchia. Larry, you will be greatly missed.
Lisa Marwell-Bussick
October 17, 2008
Dear Ginny & Family:
My thoughts are with you at this differcult time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Lisa
William Caputo
October 16, 2008
Uncle Lawrence has always been a kind and gracious personality in my memory of him. He was consistant in these traits and a person who made you feel better just having known him. Your nephew Bill
Bob and Judy Margrey
October 16, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Christy (Caputo) Ciesla
October 16, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Uncle Lawrence from my childhood. May your own memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Cheryl Humes
October 15, 2008
Ginny,
Sorry to hear of Larry's passing,we are all thinking of you.
Cheryl Humes,Kim & Ric Champion
Anita Aspry
October 15, 2008
Dear Ginny, I am sorry to hear of your father's death. The loss of ones parent is difficult and I know that his death is a difficult one for you. I can remember his great smile and how he always loved his little girl. I hope that you find some comfort in all the fond memories that you have. God Bless You, Love, Anita Aspry
larry and jerrel taylor
October 15, 2008
dear virginia.. we are so sorry to hear of your fathers death. we will say prayers for him.
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