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John Corsi Obituary

CORSI, JOHN A., SR. "JOHNNY DEE", 70, died July 29, 2011 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Darlene (Levasseur) Corsi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Mirabella) Corsi. John was a bus driver for RIPTA for 26 years until retiring. An avid singer, he went by the stage name of Johnny Dee. He leaves two sons, John A. Corsi, Jr. and his wife Pam of Johnston, and Shaun Corsi of Florida, a sister Lorraine Mello and her husband John of Johnston, two grandchildren, and his beloved yorkie Maggie. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 AM from the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Philip Church in Greenville. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-7 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made for the care of Maggie.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 1, 2011.

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Peggi Corsi

July 26, 2023

I can´t believe it has been almost 12 years. You are truly missed and I see so much of you in your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I know you are watching over all of them. Tell Nana, Papa, Uncle and Aunt Lorraine we know that you are all watching over them.

Dave & Carol Clark

August 3, 2011

To the Corsi Family, Jay was always a joy to be around. He made the job worth going to. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

debra collier

August 2, 2011

well Cuz you got me !!!!! LOL I wrote a note earlier to you and put Ronnie instead of Johnny.I know you and Uncle Roy are laughing , I can actually hear Uncle Roy's chuckle.... pls kiss him ,Nana,Grandpa and my Sean Anthony<3 Love you with all my <3 Kiddo aka cousin Debbie

Larry & Lorraine De Rosa

August 2, 2011

To the Corsi family,We were so sorry to read of Jay's passing. please accept our deepest sympathies. Rest in peace my friend.

Ernest ( Ernie) Gilbert

August 2, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 1, 2011

TO THE CORSI FAMILY AND FRIENDS, OUR DEEPEST REGRETS ON YOUR LOSS. JAY WAS A GOOD MAN WHO ALWAYS HAD US LAUGHING. WE KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. MAY THE MEMORIES HE LEFT KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEARTS ALWAYS. RIPTA RETIREES...................ROBERT R. BUSHEE, SR. & BARBARA A. WILSON

Peggi Corsi

August 1, 2011

You will always be in our hearts and loved so very much. The memories we have will be carried on forever. Your grandchildren, John and Alessandra, will never forget their Poppie. Love forever

George McCormick

August 1, 2011

John was a good friend, always joking he will be sadly missed

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