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Frank joined the Providence Fire Department in 1972. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and retired in 1991. He served most of his years at La Salle Square and later at the Humboldt Ave. Fire Station. He was a member of the Providence Retired Police and Fire Association and the Providence Permanent Firemen's Relief Association and a former member of the Providence Firefighters IAFF Local 799.
He was a graduate of La Salle Academy in 1963. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Fraternal order of Eagles in Englewood, FL. He was a member of the Sons of Amvets. Frank loved his New York Yankees and New England Patriots.
Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his two sons, Jesse T. Viti of Cranston and
Michael P. Wheeler, Jr., and his wife Alicia of North Providence, two brothers, Thomas R. Viti of Somerset, MA, and Robert B. Viti of Cranston, two grandsons,
Michael and Matthew.
His funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:30 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Pius V Church, Eaton St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours, Friday, 4-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Heritage Hills Nursing Centre Activity Fund, 80 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917, in his memory would be appreciated.
boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Viti
Jim burns
October 1, 2024
Frank and I were both at the Lasalle fire station for a few years, one of the greatest friends I was Lucy to know and call a friend.rest in peace my buddy.
Jim Burns
October 1, 2022
Frank and I were both stationed at lasalle square,it was my pleasure to call Frank a special friend.Rest in peace my friend.
Patty Viti
October 28, 2010
Dear Family & Friends,
Thank you for honoring my husband,Frank, with your kind words and comfort during this very sad time. He would be truly honored to have been remembered this way.
He so loved his family and friends.....I will never truly recover from his loss. Keep us in your prayers.
Love, Patty
Nikki Studio 108
October 22, 2010
Patty... I'm so sorry. I just heard... I've been trying to get hold of you. Please call me. Love you.
Barbara & Denis Beauchemin
October 19, 2010
We extend our sincere sympathy to all of Frank's family...he was such a good and pleasant person...a pleasure to meet, as he was always so genuinely happy to greet you...Barbara and Denis Beauchemin
Tom J
October 10, 2010
Excellent firefighter and a first class human being - I consider myself lucky to have know Frank. My prayers are with Frank's family during this difficult time.
Carl Antonucci
October 10, 2010
Dear Patty,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sorry I could not attend Frank's funeral services as I am in Florida.
Sincerly,
Carlo Antonucci
Bill Bilotti
October 9, 2010
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of Frank's passing. Only Sat. evening did I hear this sad news. My sincere condolences to Bobby and Tommy and the entire family. My prayers are with you all.
October 9, 2010
Patty ,we are so very sorry for the loss of a loving man,he will be sadly missed.
BOB& PHYLLIS JALBERT
Carol Chango
October 8, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Viti and he was a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss.
John OLeary
October 8, 2010
To the Viti Family:
Ann and I offer our condolences to you upon learning of the passing of Frank. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
October 8, 2010
Patty:
I was shocked to hear of Frank's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Frank was a wonderful person and will always be remembered my me for his kindness and hospitality. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to call me.
Joyce (Naples, FL)
louis rossi
October 8, 2010
frank was loved by all i no also my wife and i LOUIS AND MARLEEN ROSSIto all of his family we send our deepest sympathy
Nancy Faris
October 8, 2010
Dear Patty, So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and he will be so missed. Love, Marg & Nancy
Sarah & John
October 7, 2010
Dear Patty,
I can't imagine how you and Michael are feeling, but please know we are praying for you and his family, to get through this difficult time.
Frank was that kind of person you'd meet once in a lifetime. He was humble, very kind, patient, and considerate. We will never forget one trip we took home, and Frank gave up his bed for my 2 girls (dogs). Thats the kind of man he was. Anyone he came in contact with, he'd always make you feel welcomed around him and was a lot of fun to be around. He will be greatly missed.
I know the unconditional love you both shared for eachother, and how much you meant to him cousin. It comforts me to know Debbie and Jayne are there for you. Love, Sarah & John
Janice Rose- Ferrario
October 7, 2010
Dear Patty,I am so sorry to here about franks passing, frank was such a wonderful person,and he will be missed by all. I will never forget all the fun we had when Pat and i came to florida and stayed at your house it was a great time i will never forget...My thoughts and prayers are with you patty i know how much frank ment to you he will be missed..........................
Scott & Jay
October 7, 2010
Our Deepest Condolences for the loss of your wonderful Frank. May you be blessed with all the love and support of your friends and family through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. He will never be forgotten...Love you both
Fran Stocklinski
October 7, 2010
Patty, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will truly miss Frank. His friendship has enriched my life. I will treasure the many laughs and fun times that Ray and I shared with you both. We have all lost a good friend but his memory will remain in our hearts.
Love
Fran
October 7, 2010
Dear Patty,
I was very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I only knew him a short time, but he was one of the best..and of course he was a Yankees fan along with myself.Frank, keep the shot of vodka ready for me!!
Bob Borrelli
Winter Haven, Florida
Ellie & Arthur Mariano
October 7, 2010
I can only remember good things about Frank and all the good times during our Elite days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can not even imagine your loss. You were like two peas in a pod. Our deepest sympathy.
Lana & Donald Cardin
October 7, 2010
We are sorry to hear about Frank's passing. Our deepest sympathies to all of his family.
Lana & Donald Cardin & James D'Amico
Pat Kennedy
October 7, 2010
Patti,Tommy,and Bobby, My cousin Frankie was one of a kind. He would speak with tenderness,hear with sensitivity and feel with compassion. How fortunate we all have been to have had him in our lives. My prayer for y'all is one for peace, in knowing how loved you have all been, by my cousin Frankie.....Love Pat Kennedy
Lynn Kelly
October 7, 2010
Dear Patty, Jesse, Michael and The Viti Family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful friend to the Kelly Family, we all loved him very much. We all have great memories of Frank, funny stories, great times when we all got together, always plenty of fun and many, many laughs. The Kelly's truly loved Frank like a brother and he will be greatly missed by all of us. It is however; very comforting to us to know Mom is now with Eddy and Frankie, two of her very best friends !! Rest In Peace, Frank, and Patty we are all here for you, we love you.
Jim Burns
October 7, 2010
I had the pleasure of workimg with Frank at the La salle station.
I will miss him and his awsome humor.
My prayers are with his family.
John Rancourt
October 7, 2010
Tommy and Bobby, Frank was not only a brother firefighter, He was and always will be, my friend. I will miss " Speedy Viti ".
John Rancourt
Michele Lappi
October 7, 2010
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we all feel - Michele - Englewood, FL
Joe Barkett
October 7, 2010
Hi Patty, we mourn along with you because we know the loss of a loved one is difficult to overcome. we hope the love and warmth of family and friends will pull you through. Joe & Cecile
October 7, 2010
Dear Patty, Bob and all of Fran's family:
My deepest sympathies to you all at this time. Frank was a wonderful and kind man who will be, as you all know, greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. He had a gift of making people he met feel like a true friend who new him forever.
Always,
Deborah West
Harold Atchison
October 7, 2010
The Viti Family,
As you mourn the loss of your loved one, may our God of eternal love bring you comfort in your sadness, and courage during this difficult time.
Harold "Hatch" Atchison
June + Ben Stanley
October 7, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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