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Richard D'Arezzo Obituary
83, of Cranston passed peacefully Saturday at RI Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Pasco and Lena (DePetrillo) D'Arezzo. He was the husband of Marie E. (Chassey) D'Arezzo.
Dick was a bus driver for RIPTA and a member of ATU Local 618 for over 40 years before retiring in 2009.
Besides his wife he leaves 3 sons: Richard V. (Lydia) D'Arezzo, Jr. of Coventry, Gerard D'Arezzo of Cranston and Daniel (Julia) D'Arezzo of Warwick, a daughter Mary Lou Grausgruber of Warwick, a sister Angela Taylor of Warwick, 6 grandchildren; Melissa, Peter, Daniella, Jennifer, TJ and Finnley and 3 great grandchildren.
His life will be celebrated Friday 4-7 in the Stapleton Family Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston 02905.
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Joyce and Terry Lee (Edgewood )
June 5, 2020
Dear Marie, Gerry and Dan,
Our deepest sympathy to you on Dick's passing. Thru all the years of our sons going to school together, and certainly playing sports, Dick was always there in the stands, supporting all of them.
May memories bring you some comfort at this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Robert R Bushee, Sr. and Barbara A Wilson
May 28, 2020
To the D'Arezzo and DePetrillo Families and Friends, our heartfelt condolences.
Michael Forte
May 27, 2020
Sorry for your loss.
Michael Forte
May 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
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