Albert Colafrancesco

Albert Colafrancesco obituary, North Providence, RI

Albert Colafrancesco

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9

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8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Maceroni Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1381 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911

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9

Service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Church

George Waterman Rd, Johnston, RI 02919

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9

Interment

12:15 p.m.

St. Ann Cemetery

Church St, Cranston, RI 02920

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Albert Colafrancesco Obituary

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Albert Colafrancesco, 84, of Johnston and Lighthouse Point, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Ann (DelBonis) Colafrancesco, sharing a lifetime of love for over 60 years.

Born in Providence, Albert was the son of the late Giovanni and Angelina (DiFolco) Colafrancesco.

Albert spent his career working as a chef and manager for various restaurants in RI, including Top of the Bay and Cherrystones in Warwick. He was known for his dedication, work ethic, heartwarming sense of humor and serving an amazing bowl of chowder.

Aside from being a devoted husband, Albert was a loving brother to his sister Marie Miele. He is also survived by many wonderful and caring nieces and nephews, who were always there for him and whom he loved very much. He was predeceased by his siblings Velia Regine, Sam Colafrancesco, Joseph Colafrancesco, Rocco Colafrancesco, and John Colafrancesco, Jr.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Road, Johnston. Burial will take place at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Albert’s name to: https://www.nokidhungry.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Maceroni Funeral Home - North Providence

1381 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911

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Upcoming Events

Aug

9

Visitation

8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Maceroni Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1381 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911

Send Flowers

Aug

9

Service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Church

George Waterman Rd, Johnston, RI 02919

Send Flowers

Aug

9

Interment

12:15 p.m.

St. Ann Cemetery

Church St, Cranston, RI 02920

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.