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1928
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2017
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Joseph Menna Obituary
of Farmington Avenue, Cranston passed away July 18, 2017. He was the husband of Lottie M. (Lettieri) Menna and son of the late Stefano and Ida (Pazienza) Menna.
He was the father of Joseph S. Menna and his wife Margaret, Stephen and Raymond Menna and Lauren Sousa and her husband Steven; grandfather of Kristen Menna and brother of Philip Menna and Agnes Mancini.
His funeral and visitation will be held Saturday at 8:30 AM from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Ave., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Graveside burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's memory to the Alzheimer's Association RI Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Ste 306, Providence, RI 02906. For full obituary, www.romanofuneralhome.com
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Raymond cileli
December 14, 2021
Joe was a good guy enjoy working with him at apco printer's he will be missed
August 1, 2017
To the entire Menna Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Joe was a great guy. a true gentleman. - Bob DiMaio
July 22, 2017
Dear Lottie and family,
We are thinking of you all in this difficult time, and remembering the many good times we had together.
Pete, Rick, and Peter Dalmazzi
Paul Petit
July 22, 2017
Dear Steve,Joe and Family,My deepest sympathy to all of you. I had the pleasure of working with your Dad. He was a real Gentleman and a great guy. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and my prayers.Sincerely,
July 21, 2017
To the Menna Family,
Pleases accept my sincere thoughts and condolences. He was one of those good people that made the lives of the children in the in the Silver Lake and St. Bartholomew community just a little bit better. May he rest in peace.
Steve Macchioni
Nina Miletta
July 21, 2017
To the entire Menna family:
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May the Angels welcome Mr. Menna into the Kingdom of Heaven, and my he have sweet dreams while waiting to see you all again.
Nina Miletta
Pete & Chris Giorgianni
July 20, 2017
Lottie, Joe, Steve, Ray and Lauren,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Mr. Menna is now at peace. We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
John O'Leary
July 20, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mr. Menna. I'm sorry for your loss. May happy memories help reduce your sorrow. RIP.
July 20, 2017
Lottie, So sorry to read about Joe! You are in my prayers - I think of you so often. I hope you are well!
John & Mary Picerno
July 20, 2017
Steve....we are sorry to read of you dad's passing. He was a good guy! We think of you from time to time. Did you move to Florida? We are living in Winter Garden. 407-375-5218. We miss your dinner-dance shows with Chuck. We saw some good groups. Many good times.
Ernie Greco
July 20, 2017
Lottie, Joe, Steve, Ray, and Lauren,
Joe was a good husband and father. He went through a lot with his illness. All of you went through it with him. His suffering is done. He is now at peace with God. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My mother and sisters want me to give you their condolences. I know how difficult of a time each of you are experiencing. You are in my thoughts and prayers especially Joe. If I was in RI I would be attending the funeral services.
Denise Beauvais
July 20, 2017
Lauren, So sorry to read your dad passed away. You and Stephen are in my prayers.
David & Thelma Marandola
July 20, 2017
Joe, Stephen, Ray, Lauren and Lottie: I am sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I will keep you all in my prayers and will see you at Romano's.
AnneMarie Parrillo
July 19, 2017
To Stephen and his family sorry for the loss ofyour dad i send my deepest condolences. Joseph may you rest in peace.We have gained another angel in heaven who will watch over everyone he loved.Sorry Lottie on the lossof your husbsnd for 63 years. You are in my prayers you and your family. Love AnneMarie
July 19, 2017
To The Menna Family,
We are sad to have heard of Papa Joe's passing.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Trish and Mike
Patricia Pietrunti
July 19, 2017
Stephen am so sorry to hear about your dad. Remembering the good times at St.Bartholomew's School. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family.
Patricia Campagnone Pietrunti
The Staff of Romano Funeral Home
July 20, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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