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John Cotoia Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina (Manzo) Cotoia. John was the former owner and operator of Cotoia Brother's Auto Sales for many years, before retiring. He was Chief Deputy Sheriff of Providence County Court System under Governor John Chaffee.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Joseph Cotoia of No. Scituate, John Cotoia of Cranston, Anthony Cotoia of Scituate, Nancy Court of Cranston and the late Donald Cotoia, his sisters; Sara Dias of Cranston, Anna Belmonte of No. Providence, Lucy Vingi of Providence; and his brothers, Anthony Cotoia of No. Providence, Joseph Cotoia of Cranston, Paul Cotoia of Johnston, Louis Cotoia of Johnston and the late Frank Cotoia, Donald Cotoia and Nancy Cotoia. Mr. Cotoia was the grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of four. He was the brother in law of the late Joseph Dias, Anthony Belmonte and Bertha Cotoia.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew's Church Providence at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Bartholomew's Church, Renovation Fund, 205 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence, RI 02909. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Domenic Cotoia
November 3, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I was out of the country during his passing and my father told me about John when I got home this past weekend. Cousin John always had a smile on his face & warmth in his heart. He will be sadly missed! May God Bless him, Virginia & his entire family.
rick pastore
October 28, 2008
condolences to the entire cotoia family...
John, you were 1 of the last of the remaining die hard Silver Lake residents......
your pain and suffering is now gone...
say hello to my father should you cross paths.....
rick
Gina Andriole
October 27, 2008
Nancy, Dennis, and Ashley
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Love,
Gina Andriole
&
Donna Rotella
Shannon Hilton
October 27, 2008
Ashley and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Alexander Cotoia
October 27, 2008
Auntie Virginia and family,
I send my deepest sympathies to you. I wish I could make it to the funeral. I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle John but I know that he is in a better place. The number of times he gave me advice or showed an interest in what I was doing are too numerous to count. He will be greatly missed.
Dove
October 27, 2008
My deepest sympathies
To the Cotoia Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely Dove,R.N
Paul Chappelle
October 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Paul and Loretta Chappelle
Dr. Phillip, Phil Zingale, Christine, Becky and Pam
October 27, 2008
Virginia and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies with the loss of John.
Linda Obrien Messina
October 27, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sam DeROBBIO
October 27, 2008
Sara,
I'm sorry about your loss.
SAm
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