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Josephine Vespia Obituary

VESPIA, JOSEPHINE (RAZZA)
95 of Johnston, passed December 12, 2017. She was the wife of the late John L. Vespia. Visitation Friday 8:30-9:30 AM in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial in RI Veteran Cemetery. For full obituary, www.romanofuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 14, 2017.

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December 26, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Josephine. She was such a sweet woman. We will miss seeing her and her daughters at Morgan Health Center. May God Bless all of you. The family of Ed Parrillo.

Lana Pezza

December 19, 2017

Dear Billie Jo and family, So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know she is smiling down on you all, as she left a wonderful , caring family , that are that way because of her teachings. My deepest condolences to all. Lana Pezza

Beth Lyman

December 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
My condolences to you and your family.

Linda Almberg

December 18, 2017

Patricia,
Sending you my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.

Peggy Bates

December 18, 2017

Patricia and Family; My sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. She was so lucky to have such a caring daughter who was diligent in her care. May she "Rest in Peace". Love, Peggy

Maureen LaRocque

December 18, 2017

Patricia,
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. God Bless,
Maureen
(MZL)

Pia Vartabedian

December 16, 2017

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Vespia family. Josephine was a very sweet lady who always had a smile for us. May your faith in our Lord Jesus comfort your hearts and bring peace to your soul during this sad and difficult time.

Angelica and Pia

melissa webster

December 15, 2017

Patty,Billie,and Gerri and family.
My heart goes out to you all .. Josephine was a very nice woman i loved when she would visit with my mom .. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.. Losing you Mom is devasting no matter how old you are.. Prayers,Hugs and Love to you all.
Love Melissa ( Nancy's Daughter ) xoxoxo

December 15, 2017

Joe, Irene and Vespia Family

I am very sorry for the loss of Josephine. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Sincerely
Frank Sullo Jr.

Sandra Miller-Becton

December 15, 2017

Patricia Vespia and family: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of your loved one. I know this is an extremely hard time of the year to lose a family member. May the Lord have her soul and may she rest in God's peace Amen.

Sandra Miller-Becton
EOAC committee chairperson

Theresa Gelsomino

December 14, 2017

Patti and Debbie Our Deepest Sympathy.
May God hold Josephine close to His Heart for the memories of her will live on in the hearts of all.

Love all at Allegria Court

Judith Cardillo

December 14, 2017

Gerri,Debbie and Patti,
My heart goes out to all of you during this most difficult time.
Your Mom became one of my favorite people during the two years of visiting my Aunt Katie. They became close friends and their families bonded because of their friendship. May she rest in peace.

michael lanfredi

December 14, 2017

I want to offer my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Josephine's daughters. you were all incredibly wonderful to my grandmother and always included her with your family dinners. Josephine was always kind to me and would offer me popcorn and candy whenever I visited. God Bless!

willy fascia

December 14, 2017

my condolences go to the vspia family and dawn she was very nice to me we go back a long time I will miss her a lot I will keep her in pray willy

Sandra Santomassimo

December 13, 2017

Gerry, Debbie,and Patty,Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mother. She was a good friend to my Aunt Katie, and I got to know her well; she was a good person.

The Staff of Romano Funeral Home

December 13, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Romano Funeral Home

627 Union Ave, Providence, RI 02909-4898

Dec

15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Rocco Church

927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI

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