Richard J. Boscia

Richard J. Boscia, age 76, a lifelong resident of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Angela (Comella) Boscia. Born in Providence, Richard was a son of the late Joseph and Vincenzina (Feula) Boscia.
Married for 55 years, Richard and Angela shared many memories living at 45 Brown Avenue in Johnston. They had countless friends and loving neighbors, far too many to mention. Together, they enjoyed what meant most to him, his loving family. Richard and Angela also enjoyed family vacations and winters in Florida, where they retired in Boca Raton.
He was the devoted father of Kimberly Tortolani and her husband Anthony of Johnston, and Malissa Cuoco and her husband James of Johnston; cherished grandfather of Gian Tortolani, Joseph Cuoco, Michael Cuoco, and Dante Tortolani; caring brother of Anthony Boscia and his wife Lucille, Raymond Boscia and his wife Joany; and brother-in-law of Marie Boscia. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph Boscia, and Carmeno Boscia and his wife Carol.
Richard received an honorable discharge as a disabled veteran of the 119th Military Police of the United States Army in 1967. Richard was a self-employed building contractor of J. Boscia & Sons and AKM, Inc. He completed a variety of commercial and residential construction projects, working tirelessly for years, along with his brothers and nephews. He shared years of experience and camaraderie in the construction industry with a vast amount of tradesmen.
Richard was a long-time member of the Johnston Lions Club, serving a successful term as Lion President. He earned the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his dedicated humanitarian services from the Lions Club International Foundation. He was a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, Italian American Club, Rosario Society, Santa Maria Di Prata Society, American Legion, and Riding 76ers.
Richard also enjoyed wine making with his family and friends, and gardening his property. He loved entertaining family at his home, especially the social gatherings with friends, family and cousins in his garage. As a devoted and solemn parishioner of Saint Joseph's Church, he was deeply committed to his Catholic faith.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Home, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt. 44), Greenville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Richard's Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, September 6, 2024 in St. Joseph's Church, 144 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. His entombment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/donate).