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John Iasa Obituary
A lifelong resident of Barrington, he was a son of the late John and Elvira (Medici) Iasa. He was a graduate of Barrington High School Class of 1958 where he was the captain of the 1958 Rhode Island State golf championship team.
John was a communicant of Holy Angels Church. He was a member of the Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club, where he scored a hole-in-one. He enjoyed refinishing furniture and working in his yard.
Mr. Iasa was a United Stated Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.
He is survived by his sister, Ann Stopfel of Middletown and niece, Kathleen Schafer and her husband Ted of Middletown and their two children Owen and Amy. He was the brother of the late Anthony Iasa and uncle of the late Michael Kean.
His funeral and visitation will be held on Saturday April 26, 2025 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be held in Santa Maria del Campo Cemetery, Upland Way, Barrington. For online condolences please visit wrwatsonfuneralhome.com
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Luke Hyder
April 28, 2025
John was a wonderful man and great to play golf with. I played with him and brother Tony many, many times at Wanumetonomy. May he rest in peace!
Gabriel Melo
April 19, 2025
So sorry for you loss Carol and John´s family he will forever be missed at McDonald´s! May he rest in peace Gabe & Kathy Melo
Fred, Kim& Katrina Diel
April 17, 2025
Carol & family,
We are deeply saddened by this news and extend our deepest sympathy. Johnny is now pain free and with his beloved brother Tony. We had so many cherished years as neighbors. May he rest in peace.
DIMAS De MELLO and DOLORES GARCIA
April 16, 2025
To Carol and John Family,
Dimas and i are so so very sorry for your loss.
John was an awesome person... Rest In Peace my friend Johnie
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