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Richard Fossa Obituary
61, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2020.
Richard Fossa was a loving father, grandfather, husband, and son, who was devoted to his life-long work in athletics, especially the student bodies of both Narragansett and North Kingstown High School.
Cherished son of G. Richard Fossa, former Mayor of North Providence, and his late beloved mother, Jean Porrazzo Fossa (2013), Richard is survived by his wife, Teri Holmes Fossa, along with his eldest son Corey Fossa, his wife Lindsey, and their children Camden and Collins of Auburn, Alabama; his son Cameron Fossa, PGA of Narragansett, and his daughter Casondra Fossa of Narragansett.
Richard also leaves behind his beloved sister, Lorna Fossa Moretti, her husband, Robert, and their two children -- his godchildren -- Briana and Brandon Moretti of Smithfield.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 17th at 11 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate.
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Tom
July 15, 2020
Richard and family, Im sorry to hear about your loss may he Rest In Peace
Tom Cappalli
Elizabeth Gomes
June 24, 2020
Two of our three sons had the privelege of playing football for Coach Fossa. He was an outstanding man and coach and will be sorely missed in this community.
Tom Mulvey
June 20, 2020
To the Fossa family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Dick. His legacy is the many players and students that he had a positive influence on. He made his profession and community better places. I will miss seeing him at games and at the beach. May he rest in peace.
June 18, 2020
Dear Dick, Lyn and I are so sorry for the loss of your Son. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony Campanile
Anthony Campanile
June 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Corr
June 17, 2020
Dick was a great friend. I got to know him through football. He was a great man and coach.
Dave Creta RIFOA (retired)
June 17, 2020
Class Act...RIP Coach
Debra Campo
June 17, 2020
Dear Mr. Fossa & Lorna,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Richard. Warm thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Deb Campo
Sherry (Arlia) & Paul Puhacz
June 17, 2020
Dick & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your son's passing. May you and the family find comfort in the great memories you share with him. He is with Jean now and both will be by your side each day. Sorry we are unable to attend services, I am having surgery today. Love and prayers.
Julie Lancia
June 17, 2020
Mr Fossa & Lorna
We are so sorry to hear about Richard. Sending you and Richards family our deepest condolences.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Lancia
Eileen Lancia
John Laboissonniere
June 17, 2020
Fossa family, may I express my sincere sympathy for your loss. Dick and I played on many teams together growing up. He will be in my thoughts and prays. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Gene Wills
June 17, 2020
Dick, so very sorry for your loss....my sympathy and condolences.
Coach, RIP
Gino DiCarlo
June 17, 2020
Richard, so sorry to hear of your loss. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless.
Your friend,
Gino DiCarlo
Gino DiCarlo
June 17, 2020
Richard, so sorry to hear of your loss. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless.
Your friend,
Gino DiCarlo
Gino DiCarlo
June 17, 2020
Richard, so sorry to hear of your loss. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless.
Your friend,
Gino DiCarlo
Ronald dandrea
June 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ronnie dandrea
June 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bob Laurito
June 17, 2020
Richard there are no words that could ease the pain of losing a child, you and your family are in our thoughts and prays. God Bless, The Laurito's
Anthony Manzo
June 16, 2020
RIP Dicky .... To the best QB I know ... you were always a great friend ... Heaven has gained a Exceptional Player .
Your Friend and Teammate forever
Anthony Manzo
Linda Marsella
June 16, 2020
Dear dick so sorry about your son deepest sympathy Linda marsella
Dewey& Sandra Santomassimo
June 16, 2020
Richard Fossa, and family. Please accept our condolences for the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you, and your family.
Dominic
June 16, 2020
The DePasquale family sends sincere and sad condolences to all who loved him. R.I.P.
Jay McDonald
June 16, 2020
Fossa Family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of Dick. I'm in shock that we lost him. My great friend from our wild childhood to the great days at LaSalle Academy to the hundreds of games we attended. To our adventures around the Mid-West and West Coast we had some fun times. Dick was a generous fun loving guy who had many friends a true leader. I will miss him may he RIP.
Paul Faella
June 16, 2020
Dick and the entire Fossa family,
Linda and I are so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son Dick. Words cannot express the true feeling of such a loss.
Only the peace of the Lord can begin to heal such a tragedy.
God Bless you always.
Paul and Linda Faella
Anthony Simeone
June 16, 2020
Dear Richard , Jean and family.
Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Richard. May God give you strength during this difficult time and may God watch over him. He will be remembered in our prayers. God bless.
Tony and Flora Simeone
Jimmy Burchfield Sr
June 16, 2020
From the whole BURCHFIELD family the deepest condolences. Robert was a champion in every sense of the word.
Jimmy Burchfield Sr and Family
June 16, 2020
Jimmy and Joanne and the Entire Burchfield Family offer the deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire Fossa family.
Richard was a true champion in every sense of the word. A gifted athlete, a tremendous coach, and mentor.
We are all here for the entire family thru these difficult times.
Peter DeMasi
June 16, 2020
To the Fossa family,
I was saddened to hear the news of Dicks passing. We had a lot of fun and I have great memories of playing Farm team and Little League baseball with him.
Peter & Lynne DeMasi
Peter and Margie DeMasi
June 16, 2020
We wanted to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.It was my pleasure to be involved with him in the North Providence Little League.
Alfred Masciarelli
June 16, 2020
To Richard, Lorna, and the entire Fossa family, Ginny and I would link to share our Deepest Condolences. We have known Richard for many years and always Loved and respected him for his personality and dedication to his family and his students. Richard will be missed by all. Al & Ginny Masciarelli
Joe Mancini
June 16, 2020
Fossa Family, saddened to read of Richard's passing. He was one of the truly good guys. A gifted athlete and coach, he was highly respected. I am with you at this time of sadness. Sincerely, Coach Joe Mancini. Vero Beach,
Barbara Castore
June 15, 2020
Lorna, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear brother. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers God Bless
BOB BENZ, FORMER RIFOA REFEREE
June 15, 2020
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The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
June 16, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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