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Rocco Doti, Jr. Obituary
91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite (Fregeau) Doti for 42 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rocco Doti, Sr., and Maria (D’Iorio) Doti. He was a machinist in the jewelry industry for many years.
Rocco was the loving uncle of Michael Doti and his wife Sharon and their children Samantha and Nicole Doti, David Doti and his wife Joann and their children, Roy Cavalloro, Carol Ung, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Rocco was the stepfather of Ronald Lefebvre and his wife Lilly, David Lefebvre and his wife Cyd, Eugene Lefebvre and his wife Shelly, Lorraine Sandbach and her husband John, Marc Lefebvre, and Joseph Lefebvre. Rocco also leaves behind his many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was loved by all.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday. August 27th, at 9 am, from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Rocco Church, Johnston. Burial with military honors will be held in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Tuesday 4-7 pm.
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