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Americo DiPetrillo Obituary
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Americo Sr. and Evelyn (Cota) DiPetrillo.
Rico was a Master Plumber at Johnson & Wales. He was a former Lieutenant with the Jamestown Fire Department and was currently a training officer with the Hopkins Hill Fire Department in Coventry. He was also a member of the Coventry/West Greenwich Elks.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Americo 'Rico' III, two daughters, Breana and Kelli, a brother, Alan and two sisters, Saundra Constantino and Georgianna Appollonio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 31, 2007 at 9:00 am in SS John & Paul Church, Coventry. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Thursday (TODAY) 4-8 pm in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home 415 Washington St. Coventry. In lieu of flowers, donations to: 627 Fund, c/o any Coventry Credit Union, will be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Americo DiPetrillo
Adrianne (DiPetrillo) Johnston
September 25, 2007
Of all the memories that I have of my Uncle Rico...the one thing I will miss the most is not being able to hear his loud, scratchy voice yelling "Hey sweetheart!" just before the big bearhug...I love and miss you Uncle Ricky!
sean powers
September 17, 2007
hey uncle rico, missing u big time, dont worry ill keep little rico in line, hope your having fun at the big one, i love ya, sean
Rico DiPetrillo
September 15, 2007
Dad you were a great guy we are all going to miss you dearly i loved you so much the smile you put on everybodys face was priceless you will never be forgotten our tears will shear for years but our memories will be with us forever i miss you and i love you take care dad ill see you at the big one
love ya
Dina Kaiser
September 5, 2007
Uncle Alan, and whole family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rico. I was so shocked to hear. He was a great person. My prayers are with you all. I know how hard it is to lose someone dear to your heart. Just remember, he will always be with you looking down! If you need anything I am here!
September 4, 2007
Dearest Nadine,Children and my Cousins', Saundra, Georgianna & Alan,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I remember visiting Uncle Rico and Auntie Evelyn's beach house in Coventry, RI where Ricky would try so hard to get me and my sister Linda up on water skiis. We all laughed and cried, but I never made it, Linda did.
My thoughts are fond ones of the great families we all shared together long ago. Rico, give our love to all our parents' and grandparents', I'm sure you are now resting with them.
May God Bless!
Love, Cousins' Alan and Maryann Pimentel, New Hampshire
Danielle Crute
September 2, 2007
Uncle Rico.You were not only my Uncle but, my second father.You always knew when i was upset or needed to cry.Now i am crying from the pain of losing you.You always made me smile and laugh.Even though you loved to yell at me and Kellie.I have so many wonderful memeories with you.You asked Sean and I that day in my house to look over your children.Uncle they will always be looked over by family and friends!I always looked forward to seeing you at the camp every weekend and when i went their yesterday not seeing you, just was not the same.You told me when you lost grandma and grandpa that the pain in your heart has always remained. I know know what you ment by that now.Uncle, the pain in my heart will remain the same to that day i see you in the light calling my name. I Love You and will miss you!
Joe St. Jean
September 1, 2007
Rico,
You will be sadly missed, my brother. You will never be forgotten, never forsaken. We will do our best to look after your loved ones. See you at the big one.
Brad Anderson
September 1, 2007
We buried our brother, and still ask why, his life was cut short, no answers have I. We stood at attention, and saluted all day, trying not to cry, to that end there was no way. Now the service has ended, the chapel has gone dark, and of my friend Rico, I will miss his spark. For I will always remember his daunting smile, or a COUPLE TWO TREE jokes, that made me laugh for awile. So rest in peace my friend, and take comfort in the fact, that we will always remember, and always look back.
Sandy Greco (Chambers)
September 1, 2007
To My Uncle Allan Aunt, cousins and Ricos family and friends,
I only got to meet Rico a few times, what I remember about him is the sense of humor he had. I know my cousins spoke of him allot while we where growing up, and I knew him to be one of thier favorite relatives. He brought many smiles and a sense of security to those he met. I know the way this happened was not fair, and nobody was prepared. I know god must of had something pretty important in mind for him. Someday we will all meet up with him again, and maybe then we will understand. My heart is with you all, and you all are in my prayers.
Mike Pinksaw
August 31, 2007
Rico,
Keep a look out for Santa Mouse!
He's up there, with you.
RIP.
JFD's, Santa
Mari Woodard
August 31, 2007
I was just getting acquainted with Rico and in the short time I had it was definately a pleasure to have someone with such a spirit for life come into mine. I couldn't bring myself to attend his calling, so I went to Narragansett beach with my arms filled with sea scallop shells and walked to where he last was and made a huge cross of shells in his memory. To our absent brother who will truely be missed by all of the lives blessed by his presence. God's speed "Rico".
John P DePasquale
August 31, 2007
To the DiPetrillo family,
My deepest sympathy of the lose of Rico. I knew him for many years he was a good person and a good friend when we were growing up. My prays and thoughts go out to his family.
The Tarbox Family
August 30, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Rico's family in their time of sorrow.
Rico will be sadly missed. We will remember the laughs and all the good times. New York, New York forever.
Americo Lomastro
August 30, 2007
DiPetrillo Family,
Rico and I met in High School. We clicked right away because we both share that unique name Americo.
Americo means King, it was true of my pisano. He had the personality of a king, you felt his presence right away when he walked up to you hand raised for a shake and in my case a hug.
While we had lost touch over the years I have never forgotten him and never will. God Bless him and his family.
Bryan Kamens
August 30, 2007
My heart and thoughts go out to the family. I'll always remember the smiles and words of wisdom from him when I first went to the HILL and became a firefighter. The Christmas Party and kareoke when Rico sang Sinatra. Thank you for all the memories and may your spirit live on and memory never fade.
Coleen and Isabella Rose Riley
August 30, 2007
To Rico's family;
Rico was a wonderful,funny fun- loving man. He will be greatly missed by everyone. When we hear "What a wonderful World" we'll remember Rico with a smile and a tear. We send our prayers out to him and also his family and friends.
God Bless you all
Raymond McGillivray
August 30, 2007
Rico,
You will be dearly missed. Your laugh will forever ring in my head when I think of some of the jokes you used to tell. The "nodding" off in the chair at the station will be something we at the station will fondly remember. Don't worry about Kelli, like I promised I will take care of her. I will miss everything about you, especially one of your favorite sayings at the station.."I don't know what you call it...". Well my friend you will be missed. RIP Dad.
Donna Anderson
August 30, 2007
To the DiPetrillo Family, Rico was one of the kindest people I have ever meant. He will sadley be missed to so many of us. His smile never seemed to leave his face it was always there. He could be just "snoozing in a chair" the smile was there!! Rico... We Love and Miss you. You will remain in our hearts FOREVER.
Cheryl Levesque
August 30, 2007
Although my freindship w/Rico was not long enough - he taught me wise words - "Know your role...shut your hole" Thank you Rico for keeping me company on many Tuesday nights w/Woody. I will always remember the laughs - always many with "Rico Suave" - Kelli - my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless
Lori Enos
August 30, 2007
To Rico's Family; My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rico's sense of humor will always be remembered. As a school mate at CHS we had many great times I will treasure forever. He was a true friend, and after all these years we hooked up again at the Elks Lodge in Coventry, but time was not on our side to make more good memories. He will be sadly missed by all whoever met him. H e was one in a million! With Deepest Sympathy
fred bricker
August 30, 2007
about rico,
I've only gotten to know you a short time, between your wonderful daughter kelli and the time we spent at the after hour gatherings at my place after one of marks shows. but you had me laughing when we got together and i still laugh now in my memories. rip rico.. you will be greatly missed! to ricos family.. im very sorry for your loss of one of the nicest gentleman i've had the pleasure of knowing. goodbye and god speed.
JOHN BARTOLINI
August 29, 2007
ALLAN,
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
Nadine DiPetrillo
August 29, 2007
MY HERO, THE FIREFIGHTER
What is a hero? Everybody has a different definition whether it is his or her favorite celebrity, athlete or teacher. I never gave much thought about what a hero is, until I met mine 20 years ago. I didn't know at the time this person would become my hero. My husband is my hero, and he has been a fire-fighter for 38 yrs. There have been too many times I have seen him come home after a run where he would be sad,mad,confused & agonized from what he experienced on the call he just came from. Fire-fighters never think about the dangerous situations they face when entering a burning building. Their man concern is to save the person, people or even animal they are rescuing. There are many times they charge into an empty building to make sure there isn't anybody trapped inside, just as Mathew Goodman says about athletes, "they possess a vital indomitable spirit; they are gloriusly alive inside their bodies", This also, holds true for fire fighters. A fire fighter is a person with a sharp memory of a child who never got over the excitement of engines,sirens, smoke and danger. They put it all on the line when the bell rings or a call is announced over the radio. They savor life because they have seen too much death. Fire fighters are gentle because they have seen too much of the awesome power of violent forces out of control. They are responsive to a child's laughter because their arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again. Fire fighters appreciate the simple pleasures of life, hot coffee held in numbed, unbendig fingers, the flush of fresh air pumping through smoke and fire convulsed lungs, a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling. They don't wear buttons, wave flags or shout obscenities and when they march it is to honor a fallen comrade. It is not difficult to understand why fire fighters become our hero's. My fire-fighting husband will always be my hero. When the call comes in over the radio I see the excitement all over his face but for me it is an agonizing feeling that he will not make it back home this time. I think every woman or man who is married to or involved with a fire fighter is proud but also scared they will not make it out of the burning building. I hoped and prayed I would never get that call at 2am to say he didn't make it. When he walked into the house after a call I finally had my peace. I think my husband did know how I felt but I never expressed or complained my agony because I know he was doing what he loved and I didn't need to have him worrying about how I felt when he was running into flames. When the door opened hours later and he walked in I was content that my hero was home and safe.
Brother-in-Law, Peter
August 29, 2007
Dear Rico,
For some reason God felt it was necessary to take you from us. His reason we will never understand, we only know your gone, and it hurts, and there's nothing we can do. We're left with only memories where you used to stand, and then we smile, and we laugh, and then we cry....and then we cry....and then we cry.
The last alarm has sounded....and there's nothing we can do. I'll miss you Rico
Breana DiPetrillo
August 29, 2007
My Dad Rico DiPetrillo was a great, fun, and loving person. no matter what mood you were in he'd make you smile. i will never forget your great smile and the funny things you did. don't worry ill look out for rico, mom, and karen to keep them happy. i will never forget the fun and funny memories we had. you were my hero and always will be. may god take good care of you. i will always love and miss you! R.I.P Daddy!
Love Breana
Breana DiPetrillo
August 29, 2007
My dad rico DiPetrillo was a great,fun and loving person to be around with no matter what mood your in he'd make you smile and laugh. dad i miss you so much i will never forget you and your wonderful smile you had. don't worry i'll do my best to keep rico, mom and karen happy. you were my hero and you still are.im glad you were happy before you past. ill miss all the fun times we had. i love and miss you so much R.I.P Daddy!
Love Breana
Georgianna DiPetrillo Appollonio
August 29, 2007
You were my first friend; my first brother.
We romped and played ~ pushed and shoved ~ sat in trees and talked about how we could make the coolest fort!
We celebrated life and cried when our hearts were broken.
Well, my friend, my brother.... my heart is broken and it hurts. I can't cry with you; I can only cry because of you!
I will always love you ~ I will always think of you.
You are loved by many in a special way you would never believe!
Rest peacefully my friend.
Georgianna
Anita Godena
August 29, 2007
Rico, I'm going to miss your smile, miss seeing you on new yrs day Panguin plunge. I'll remember all the great times we all had in the
Jamestown Fire Dept.(meadow woods fire training) I'll miss you buddy.
Love, Anita Godena
August 29, 2007
To my Cousin's,Saundra,Georgianna, Allen & Rico's Children.
I want to send our HEARTFELT SYMPATHY to ALL of YOU! You are in Our Thought's & Prayer's.
Rico was our Godchild & will never forget when Rico asked my Husband to be his Godfather. Through the Years , we would see him. Rico was always Happy to see us. Rico, would always remember the Good Time's, Laughter & Fun we all shared together has a Family!
Remember when YOU THINK of RICO they will bring You Tears & You will remember ALL the GOOD TIMES!
God has a plan for Rico & He is looking down on all of YOU until we all meet him once again!
He will Great You with that Smile & will tell you all the Stories when He Arrived in Heaven & Met Jesus Our Lord & Savior!
For His Children left behind, You will meet Him Again One Day & He will meet You with Open Arms!
Heartfelt Loss of a Father & Brother.
Cousin's Maurice {Moe} & Maria
Pamela DiPetrillo
August 29, 2007
Uncle Rico was a fun-loving person and could always make you smile. I remember when he took me camping when I was younger, it was such a great time! I will miss him so much. I Love You Uncle Rico!
Pamela DiPetrillo
Kim and Scott Kidd
August 29, 2007
With our deepest sympathy! Rico, We loved you and you will be sadly missed.
Alan DiPetrillo
August 29, 2007
Rico was a dear and loving brother. He will be missed very much by family and friends. May God take care of him and remain in our hearts forever.
Cathy Hetu
August 29, 2007
Dear DePetrillo Family:
May "Big Rico" Rest in Peace. Our hearts go out to all of you. Little Rico and Breanna please know we are here for you.
Paul and Cathy Hetu
Elizabeth Muskus
August 29, 2007
To Rico's Family and Friends,
Our deepest sympathy to everyone. Rico was a giving, thoughtful, and
fun-loving person. His brother Alan is my brother-in-law so we would see each other at family events. He was on the rescue squad when I called during an emergency and it was comforting just to have him there during this time of stress.
I will remember Rico fondly and will think of him at future events.
I will always picture him with his infectious smile and expressive story-telling.
Love,
Liz Chambers-Muskus and husband Michael.
AJ Silverman
August 29, 2007
Rico.... We will all miss you very much. Your Legacy will live on forever!
- former 624
Alan DiPetrillo
August 29, 2007
Rico was a dear and loving brother,he will be missed by friends and family very much. I have many good memories growing up with him as his brother. May God take care of him, and forever be in our hearts.
Keith Godena
August 29, 2007
Here's to you Rico, 2-3 Beer's. A Friend a Brother.Your smile and your Friendship will be dearly missed.Look down on us my brother Firefighter keep us safe until we meet again!
Conor and Mom
August 29, 2007
Dear DiPetrillo Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of your great loss. Rico and Breana, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. May God bless, Sincerely,
Oscar & Lillian Stone
August 29, 2007
Nadine & Family,
We are saddened by your loss. May God bless "Rico" and all of those who knew and Loved him. May "Rico" be seated next to the Lord forever, for all that he did, helping those here on Earth.
Sincerly,
Oscar & Lillian
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