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Joseph D'Errico Obituary
Born in Providence a son of the late John F. and Helen (Campopiano) D'Errico. Mr. D'Errico was the Owner and President of the former J. F. D'Errico Co., Inc. and D'Errico Travel. He was a Graduate of Providence College and Boston University, School of Law. He was a Life member of the American Legion, Post # 1 and former commander. A member of V.F.W., Post # 4651 and a member of the D.A.V., Chapter #10. He was a decorated Veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Army Air Corp. in the European Theater of Operation. A Boy Scout Leader for 15 years. A charter member of the Ocean State Villagers, and a charter member of the Federal Hill Lions Club. A former member of the Aurora Civic Assoc. and the Edgewood Yacht Club. Mr D'Errico had a lifelong interest in travel, gardening and stamp collecting.
He was the beloved father of Joseph J. D'Errico, Jr. of Griswold, CT., Joyce D. Ellison of Ludlow, VT. and Anne D. Smith of Chepachet. Loving grandfather of Joseph J. D'Errico, III, Denise M. and Jason P. Ellison, Tracy L and Abigail M. Smith. He was the brother of the late Dr. John D'Errico.
His Funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m in St. Mark's Church, Cranston. Burial with military honors will be in St. Francis Cemetery. CALLING HOURS; WEDNESDAY 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Providence College Office of Institutional Advancement, 549 River Ave., Providence, R.I. 02908. www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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Donna Manzi
May 16, 2007
To The Entire D'Errico Family,
I am writing this with Sincere Sympathy & Regards from the entire Waitstaff @ The Village @ Waterman Lake. Joe is sadly missed already. We will keep him in our prayers & thoughts. He surely was a Gentle Man.Sincerely Donna Manzi ( Chalet Waitstaff Co-ordinator)
Anne McClure
May 15, 2007
My deepest sympathies Anne, to you and all of the D'Errico family. My heart goes out to you all. May God provide his comfort to you all during this time.
Love,
Anne
Paula Richard
May 15, 2007
Anne and Family:
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
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