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EMILIO ZANFAGNA Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Elvira (Pullano) Zanfagna and the son of the late Raphael and Adeline (D'Arezzo) Zanfagna. Mr. Zanfagna worked for United Wire for 33 years before retiring. He was also a WWII Army Veteran and an ex-POW, earning many medals including a Bronze Star and a Victory and Good Conduct Medal.
He was the father of William Zanfagna and his wife Lois; grandfather of Tara Abbruzzi and her husband Anthony, Lois Mancini and her husband Stephen and Grear Zanfagna, great grandfather of William and Raymond Simmons IV and Anthony and Michael Abbruzzi; brother of Edward Zanfagna and the late Guido, Ralph and Michael Zanfagna, Angelina DiLuglio and Phyllis Diano.
His visitation will be Wednesday 5-8 PM in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence. Funeral and burial will be private. Please omit flowers. Visit www.romanofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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D.D. Mancini
February 11, 2010
Billy and Family
I pray GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT comforts you.
melissa c
February 10, 2010
Mr.Zanfagna was very loved at morgan. we will truely miss him...
Joanna & Joey Popolla
February 10, 2010
Billy and Lois, Tara and Anthony, Lois and Steve and Grear....Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May all your memories bring you comfort now and always.
Lisa & Bobby Cacicia
February 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing someone you love so much, but it's the memories we have of them that will keep him alive inside your hearts. It never gets better,but time does make it easier.
Lisa (Rocchio) and Bobby Cacicia
Louis R. & Dorothy Stravato
February 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronnie Trementozzi
February 9, 2010
Mel was always like a Papa to me! I shall always cherish the talks we had and the love that he gave. His love and charm will forevwer remain in my heart! Vera , I love you! Love you Uncle Bill, Aunty and my cousins...We are all proud to have known and loved such a wonderful man!
Tara Abbruzzi
February 9, 2010
A loving husband,father & father in law,a wonderful grandfather and a "great" great-grandfather...that was my POP!we were lucky to have had so many years with him and we have so many wonderful memories.(especially me "his pumpkin")Iam just happy that my boys and my sister grear's boys were able to know Pop and make their own memories ,even if it was just for a short time. he will always be remembered and missed!especially by me!Love always Tara!
February 9, 2010
Bill and Lois our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
Michael & Marie Accetturo
albert barnds
February 9, 2010
bill and lois very sorry for loss of your father. AL BARNDS
Sherry Iannuzzi
February 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 9, 2010
Another WWII hero laid to rest, RIP
The Staff of Romano Funeral Home
February 9, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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