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Ralph Zanfagna Obituary

ZANFAGNA, RALPH A. JR. 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his cherished family on August 12, 2015. He was the beloved husband of 57 years, of his wife, Berenice (Bamber) Zanfagna and son of the late Ralph A. and Romilda (Imondi) Zanfagna. Ralph was the Vice President of Recreation Investments. During his tenure, he managed the Fantasyland Family Entertainment Center, Seekonk Bowling Lanes, the Tennis Club and Star Wheels. He was also the Vice President of Roberts Andreoli Enterprises, promoting the New England Steam Rollers, Providences arena football franchise, as well as numerous boxing matches during the 1980's, including Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Bobby Chacon, "Marvelous" Marvin Haglar, Thomas "Hitman" Hearns and many more. Ralph was a member of the Wanskuck Boys Club, as well as the clubs' Hall of Fame. Sports were a big part of Ralph's life. He enjoyed horse racing and was a lifelong fan of the N Y Yankees. Besides his dear wife, Ralph is survived by a son, David Zanfagna, a daughter, Michele Zanfagna-Gouveia and her husband, Michael, a brother, Richard Zanfagna and his wife Cheryl, a sister, Phyllis Marciano, and 20 nieces and nephews, with their wives, husband, and kids. A visitation will be held on Friday MORNING from 7:45 AM -10:15 AM, in the A.A. Mariani and Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in The Church of the Presentation, 1081 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Burial in Saint Anne Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralph's name to: Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, 02904 or the Church of the Presentation Memorial Fund, 5 Gibbs St., North Providence, RI 02904. MARIANIANDSON.COM

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 13, 2015.

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Vincent D'Adamo

August 29, 2015

Zanfagna family, My sincere sympathy in your loss.

Beverly DeFelice

August 19, 2015

Phyllis, So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. It's hard to deal with the loss of a family member. Please accept my deepest condolences & know that my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time.

Judy & Ralph Guarino

August 17, 2015

Bea, Ralph & I just returned from vacation & was so shocked to hear of Ralph's passing. Such a wonderful caring person who will be missed by so many people. Please extend our condolences to the entire Zanfagna family. May God Bless you & your family through this trying time, you will be in our prayers. Take care!

August 17, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family,

Vanessa Carnevale
Concord Home Care

Richard DiDomenico

August 15, 2015

When I was 15, I looked upon Zang as my first big brother. I admired and looked up to him as such. He was always there when needed. He was a good friend and a wonderful human being.
God bless him and may the Lord surely hold him to His heart, just as he will always be held in mine.

Richard D. (Dick Domane)

louis melone

August 14, 2015

my condolences to the family as I grew up with ZANG May he rest in peace .your friend Louis DEEDEE Melone

August 14, 2015

my deepest condolences to the Zanfagna family. My prays and thoughts are with you.

Christine Marciano

August 13, 2015

My deepest condolences
He will always be remembered as one of the BEST of the BEST husband, brother, father, uncle and friend. Uncle Jr is it was a honor to have you in our lives
You will be missed xo

Carolyn Knight

August 13, 2015

Dear Bernice,
I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Christine Andrade

August 13, 2015

The night of my Dad's wake, Zang took me by the shoulders, looked into my eyes with such grief and said " I lost my best friend." He was so heartbroken. It's the most vivid memory of that night for me. Now they are together again and I hope they are having fun. Bea, Michele, David, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the great man Zang was. My sincerest condolences to you all.

Nancy Runion

August 13, 2015

Auntie Bea, Michelle & David,
We are all sorry to hear about Uncle Zang and our love & prayers are with you all. We will all miss him.

Carol (Fuscellaro) Calise

August 13, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

nancy juskalian. ( zinno)

August 13, 2015

My condolences to you and your family.

August 13, 2015

Bea,Michelle, and David,
I'm so sorry for your loss Ralph was always generous and loving towards myself and my Children we will miss him
Wendy Votta Minnis

Michael & Ginny Ricapito

August 13, 2015

Bea We are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was one of the best and he will be missed. You and the family are in our prayers and may he rest in peace.

August 13, 2015

Richard, to you and your family, sorry to hear of Ralph's passing.

Donald Pascetta

Donna Ruggieri

August 13, 2015

Dear Bea and family...

I'm so sorry to hear of Zang's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Richard DiDomenico

August 13, 2015

Ralph (Zang) was someone I always considered to be my first big brother. I looked up to,and
admired him all my life. He was surely
A very special person and wll always be remembered as such.
God bless you and keep you,Ralph.
Richard D. (Dick Domane)

Anthony & Sharon Rinaldi

August 13, 2015

Richard, Cheryl and extended family, We are so sad to hear about Ralph.s passing. May all the good memories give you comfort during this tough time.

Jack Fascitelli

August 13, 2015

David and Family. So sorry for the loss of your father.

joseph Iaciofano

August 13, 2015

My condolences

Brian

August 13, 2015

We will miss you.

August 13, 2015

Beatrice:
I'm sorry to learn of Ralph's passing. He really was a good person.
Al Iovino

Bob D'Adamo

August 13, 2015

Saddened to read of Zang's passing. A lifelong friend and great guy. My sincere sympathy to the family.

Don Shore

August 13, 2015

Bernice sorry to Read of Ralph passing
my thoughts and prayers are with you

Michael Sylvia

August 13, 2015

David and family, words are often hard to be spoken in times of grievance. I will leave these three, love, respect and integrity come to mind when I think of him. May God Bless you and your family through this time and my prayers are always with you.

August 13, 2015

Love you Zang!!! you will be deeply missed!! XO

Dr. Frank D'Amato

August 13, 2015

Bea and Dave, Ralph was a true gentleman. we will miss him.

Susan Boyer

August 13, 2015

Bea, Michele and David - no words can express how sorry I am for you all. Zang was one of a kind. He was loved by many and will be missed by many. He will never be forgetten. May he rest in peace.

August 13, 2015

Dear Michele, I am so very sorry to read of the death of your beloved father. God speed Ralph to his side. Your Dad will be in my prayers tonight. Sincerely Nancy Crawley

Zita&Albertino Milho

August 13, 2015

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Steven Boudreau

August 13, 2015

Thought and prayers to you David, and your family during this difficult time. Peace.

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