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Gioacchino Mento Obituary
94, passed away January 31, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was a son of the late Gioacchino Sr. and Giuseppa (Giglio) Mento; beloved husband of Anna (Corio) Mento; brother of Antonio Mento (Maria) and the late Genoveffa Corio, Angela DeCarlo, Angelica Popolo, Josephine Africo, Joseph, Carmelo, Peter, and Angelo Mento; godfather of Maryann Sgro Karcher, Josephine Giorgianni, and Maria Micale DiChiara. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Jack was the owner and operator of Jack's Barber Shop on Branch Avenue in Providence since 1954, retiring in 1986.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins Street, Providence. Entombment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Ann Church Memorial Fund.
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Mary Roberti-Picerno
February 3, 2021
Anna I am so sad to hear of Jack's passing. He was such a nice person.
M/M Victor DiChiara
February 2, 2021
Jack was a great man and he will surely be missed. Our prayers are with you Anna. Victor and Beverly DiChiara
Christopher Wolferseder
February 2, 2021
Jack was truly admired and respected by myself and everyone he had meet. A truly great man!! My deepest condolences to his loving family.
Johnny Emma jr
February 2, 2021
My Sympathy goes out to the Corio and Mento Family on the Loss of Jack a Very Nice Guy.
Armen Garo
February 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to the entire Mento family. Such a good man, class act and good friend. My first regular barber in RI. May he Rest In Peace.
Doreen Tucker Forrest
February 1, 2021
So very sorry to hear about Jacks passing. May he Rest In Peace. He was a wonderful neighbor when I was growing up.
Kathy McCarthy
February 1, 2021
My late father Joe McCarthy often went to JACK'S barber shop. It was the place to go in the north end. Lots of memories for the families of the North End. Rest in peace Jack. The McCarthy Family
Emma SILVA
February 1, 2021
Very sorry for your loss.
The Silva Family
The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
February 2, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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