Anthony A. Colucci

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Anthony A. Colucci, 76, of Smithfield and Cape Cod, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Cape Cod Hospital.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Virginia M. (Corey) Colucci, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage with this past May.

Born in Woburn, Mass., he was the son of the late Felix and Sarah (Macomber) Colucci. He was a United States war veteran.

A graduate of Merrimack College, he was then employed by the Upjohn Pharmaceutical Co. for more than 35 years, and in 1986, achieved the highest award given within the company.

He was a devoted sports fan, enjoying his four sons as they played in high school and college, and eventually watching his grandchildren play his favorite sport, ice hockey. He was also an avid golfer, spending many winters in Venice, Fla., and summers at Bass River, Cape Cod.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his four sons, John Colucci and Stacey of Manalapan, N.J., James Colucci and his wife, Nancy, Thomas Colucci and his wife, Laurie, and their son, Derek, and Stephen Colucci and his wife, Susan, and their children, Cate, Meghan, Ryan and Kiley, all of North Scituate, Mass.

His funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44, at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial is in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation is Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Special Olympics RI, 33 College Hill Road, Bldg. 31, Warwick, RI 02886.

For messages of condolence and directions, please visit www.andersonwinfield.net.