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Vincent A. Colagiovanni, 72, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Vincent J. and Corrine E. (Barbato) Colagiovanni.
Vincent was the proud co-owner and operator of Lincoln Packing Company in Cranston for many years before his retirement. He was a kind soul who put everyone else before himself.
He is survived by his Aunt Lucy Colagiovanni, his lifelong friends Daniel and Gail Grzych, his Godson Daniel Grzych, Jr., and many loving cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, John P. Colagiovanni.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.at St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. In keeping with Vincent’s wishes, there will be no visiting hours, and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vincent’s name to Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
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