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Nicholas Ferranti Obituary

FERRANTI, NICHOLAS JR. 84, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, following an illness with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas Ferranti, Sr. and Theresa (DeFusco) Ferranti. He was the beloved husband of 64 years of Marie (Eremita) Ferranti and loving father of Michael and his wife Kathleen of Cranston and the late Nicholas Ferranti, III. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Ashley and Stacey Ferranti of Cranston. He was the brother of Barbara Menna of Santa Barbara, CA, Dorothy Nardolillo of Cranston, and Robert Ferranti of Las Vegas, NV. Nicholas was a retired police officer and detective with the City of Cranston. He also served on the Cranston School Committee and as a Councilman at Large in Cranston for ten years. He previously served in the RI Air National Guard, and also held the position of Racing and Athletic Commissioner with the State of Rhode Island. He had also served as President of the Cranston Chamber of Commerce, where he was the first police officer in the nation to be a president of a chamber of commerce. Nicholas also served as a board member or officer for more than thirty community organizations and received many honors and awards. As a businessman, Nicholas worked for more than 40 years in the promotional products industry, establishing Coast to Coast Promotional Products of Smithfield, RI in 1973. He was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10:00 am in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Cathedral Square, Providence. Visiting hours and burial will be private. Kindly omit flowers. Visit Nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2016.

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Michael Favicchio

June 16, 2025

Our condolences to the Ferranti family. Nick was a friend to my family as he was to so many other families. God Bless.

John Vernancio

June 25, 2016

Nick was a great friend. I had the pleasure of knowing him for at least 25 years. I'll miss you my friend

Timothy Carpenter

June 24, 2016

My condolences to the entire family.

Dineen (Belanger) Golatto

June 24, 2016

Tony, so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great guy! He would always wave over the fence to me on Glenwood Drive. He will be missed by all who knew him.

June 24, 2016

To the entire Ferranti family our deepest condolences for your loss. Nick was there for me and my family and leaves a lot of good memories. From the Favicchio family Mike, Donna, and family, Lillian, Bob and Deb.

Peter Ruggiero

June 24, 2016

Michael and family so sorry to hear this news . Condolences and God bless, hope to see you soon

Always had that smile on his face.

Mike Lancia

June 24, 2016

Michael Lancia

June 24, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 24, 2016

Marie, Michael, Kathy, Ashley&Stacy
So many memories from years passed it was a pleasure to have known your Mom And Dad.
Our deepest sympathy,
The Grande's
Leo, Dolores, Gary, Dolores,& Lee.

Susette Rabinowitz

June 24, 2016

Michael and family,
So sorry for your loss. Michael, I know how close you were to your Dad.
All your good memories will bring you solace.
Stay strong
Susette Rabinowitz

Maria Perry

June 23, 2016

Michael, I am sadden and send thoughts and prayers for your family.

Linda Evans

June 23, 2016

Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was such a nice man. I always enjoyed talking to him. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Linda Evans

Donna Perrotta

June 23, 2016

My deepest condolences to you Ashley, and to your sister Stacey, and to Michael and Kathleen. You are in my thoughts during this most difficult time.

Leeann Benedetti

June 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. sending the ferrantis love & prayers xo

June 23, 2016

Ferranti Family

My sincere condolences.

Tony Phillips, Ret Det No. Providence PD
Pompano Beach, Fl

Michael, Nancy, Ami and Michael Voccola

June 23, 2016

Mrs. Ferranti, Michael and Family:

Nancy and I are saddened to learn of Nick's passing. I, too, have felt the sting of losing a parent.

Nick was always respectful to me and I will always appreciate that.

We hope that in your grief you find some comfort in your pleasant memories of him.

John & Maryann Ricci

June 22, 2016

To the Ferranti family we send our sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Always treasure the memories you have of him. Sincerely, John and Maryann Ricci

Frank Smith

June 22, 2016

Many fond memories from years ago. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Dana ONeill

June 22, 2016

So sorry for your loss Ashley and Ferranti family.

Kim Coen

June 22, 2016

Dearest Ferranti family. I am saddened by your loss of this wonderful man. HIs presence is going to be dearly missed but I am so grateful for all the years I got to know him.

Gary & Jennifer Cipalone

June 22, 2016

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Deb Corvese Buono

June 22, 2016

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Nick and to his entire family During this difficult time
Corvese Family

Ashley Ferranti

June 22, 2016

I'll miss you everyday. You taught me everything...
Ash

Jane Fusco

June 22, 2016

Marie, Michael, Ashley and Stacy:
Simply stated, there was no better mentor or friend than Nick. I will miss him immensely and remember him always.

Ashley Ferranti

June 22, 2016

I miss you everyday. You taught me everything.

Ash

Frank Richard

June 22, 2016

Michael,
So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the knowledge that your Dad is reunited so soon with your brother. God Bless.

Peter Hodosh

June 22, 2016

My sincerest sympathy to Michael and the entire Ferranti family. I always enjoyed working with Nick during his years in service to the residents of the City of Cranston..

June 22, 2016

Dear Marie,Michael & family, My family & I are so sorry for your loss.You are in our prayers. Ludy & family

Gegory Shola

June 22, 2016

Dear Michael,
My deepest condolences upon hearing of your fathers passing.

Sincerely,
Gregory J. Shola

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