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Gino DeConti Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late Carmine and Carmella (Conca) DeConti, he lived in Barrington for 46 years, Melbourne for 10 years and Port St. Lucie for 4 years.
Mr. DeConti was the retired Vice President in charge of construction of Wexler Construction Co. of Newton, MA. During his years with Wexler, Mr. DeConti was instrumental in the following projects: Dow Air Force Base in Presque Isle, Maine; the Saverin stops on the Connecticut Turnpike; The Nuclear Reactor at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland; the Rockwell Maryland Incinerator; the Environmental Agency Lab at the Edgewood Arsenal; and the Library at the University of Delaware. He was also the owner and former President of the Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston. Until recent years, he served as a trustee for the Laborers National Health & Welfare Fund and the Laborers-Employers Benefit Plan Collection Trust.
Gino was a United States Army Veteran serving during W.W. II, where he received the American Service Medal, Good Conduct and W.W. II Victory Medals. He was an avid tennis player and was the Sherwood Tennis Club Champion for many years and the Sherwood Tennis Club Man of the Year in 1991. He was a communicant of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Florida.
Mr. DeConti is survived by a son, Charles DeConti of Wickford; four daughters, Jean Carmone and her husband Ted of Mansfield, MA, Francyne Fontaine and her husband Richard of Barrington, Kathleen Masino of Barrington, and Elana Currier of Jupiter, FL; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gulio, Carmine and Alfred DeConti.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 12 noon. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Calling hours are Friday 4-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Gino's memory to Hospice By The Sea, 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33417-8023, would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gino DeConti
Don&Linda Bruen
January 15, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jean Jiacovelli
January 13, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on your Dad's passing. I have wonderul memories of your Mom and Dad in the "old" neighborhood. They are all together in peace
Patrick & Jodi Shea
January 9, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael D'Amico
January 9, 2009
With my deepest sympathy, rest in piece.
Linda LaPierre
January 8, 2009
Mary,Kathy,and family
My deepest sympathy to you all.I remember all the help Gino gave me in my time of crisis. He was a great, loving and warm person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and all of the family.
Linda LaPierre
Former owner of Flash Photo
Marijean Carmone-Kuhn
January 8, 2009
My grandfather was an amazing man. Larger than life many times to a little girl and even a grown woman...I have a lifetime of stories that I will hold in my heart forever. A gift he gave me that I will cherish. He always had time to talk, listen and advise me on any subject from politics, business, family, travel. He always made me feel better, had a postive slant on events in my life, gave me a laugh, and told me that I could do anything. He was so proud of all of us. I will miss our long talks the most, but I always knew how lucky I was that we had those talks as long as we did. He was my special cheerleader. He loved life, taught us how to seize the day,and enjoyed everything and everyone that came his way. See you again Gramp...talk to you soon!
Cynthia Mixon
January 8, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Botta-Palumbo
January 8, 2009
James and I were sorry to learn of your father's passing. James and I are in Florida and at Mass this morning Frank told me of the sad news. Please note that our prayers are with you all. Candles have been lit in his memory at St. Thomas More Church.
Joanne Botta-Palumbo
January 8, 2009
James and I were sorry to learn of your father's apssing. James and I are in Florida and at Mass this morning told me of the sad news. Please note that our prayers are with you all. Candles have been lit in his memory at St. Thomas More Church.
Becky Hill-Durkin
January 7, 2009
Dear Elana, Kathy, Gina, and Family,
I am sorry to read about your father's/grandfather's passing. I am also so sorry about Pete's passing as well.
You all hold a very special place in my memories of such warm and generous people. I know that your father had much to do with that beautiful spirit.
Take care of yourselves,
Becky
Arthur Coia
January 7, 2009
Gino was always a great friend to our family. He helped us with the toughest times and was there to celebrate the good times with us as well. I will miss his humor and good nature always.
Joanne Comeau
January 7, 2009
Elana--
What a time this has been for your and your family. Bill and I are so sorry about the loss of your Dad. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Love, Joanne
Steven DeConti
January 7, 2009
My Uncle was a builder,
a builder of life;
of family;
of friends;
of community.
He constructed strength
and determination,
and a persistence of vision.
He stacked faith on top of hope,
on top of wisdom,
on top of dreams
and imagination.
He now has placed his last block,
and has entered a place
where we call Heaven,
where he has become legend,
a legend of legends.
S.G. DeConti
Jim Ray
January 7, 2009
I have only fond memories of working with Gino for many years in his capacity as a Trustee of the Laborers' Funds. He was always a gentleman who took his responsibilities to the Funds and their participants seriously. His efforts, along with those of his fellow Union and Employer Trustees, have benefitted many thousands of workers and families over the years. He will be missed.
Tracey Barrick
January 7, 2009
Please know that we will be in prayer for the entire family during this difficult time.
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