Thomas Zonfrilli

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 12, 2025 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Pasqualina (DiTraglia) Zonfrilli. Born in Pontecorvo, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Teresa (Almagno) Zonfrilli.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughters Teresa Burns and her husband Curtis, Anna Maria Cole and her husband Stephen; cherished grandchildren Jonathan Burns, Madison Burns, Stephen Cole Jr.; sister-in-law Filomena Zonfrilli. He was the brother of the late Salvatore Zonfrilli, Vincenzo Zonfrilli, and Antonietta Pulcini. He also leaves many nieces and nephews here and in Italy.

Thomas worked as a supervisor and mold maker for Parco Manufacturing Company for 40 years. In his younger years he was a semi-professional soccer player and along with playing he loved watching soccer, especially his favorite team Juventus FC. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go bird hunting. Thomas also enjoyed making homemade Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and prosciutto with his family.

His Funeral will be held on Thursday, November 20th at 9:30 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rocco’s Church, Johnston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be Wednesday, November 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (stjude.org/memorial)