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William Pontarelli Obituary

PONTARELLI, WILLIAM R. "BILLY"
68, passed away March 13, 2020. For complete obituary, visit pontarellimarinofunerals.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 17, 2020.

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karen cortellessa

March 21, 2020

Roberta and family
I very sadden to hear the passing of Billy.. He will be greatly missed ...My prayers and thoughts are with you thru this difficult time... May he rest in peace..

Victor Lepore

March 19, 2020

To the Pontarelli family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Bill and I had many enjoyable conversations and laughs together when he worked at RIDOT. May the fond memories of Bill help you through this time of grief.

Rona Dressler

March 19, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Billy's passing.

Matt DiMaio

March 19, 2020

My condolences to the entire Pontarelli Family, Billy was a great guy.

Terry Cardin

March 18, 2020

Roberta,my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remembering the good times we shared at my brother jerrys house. Bill was a wonderful man. God bless

Johnny Emma jr and Family

March 18, 2020

Gary my Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your Family on the Loss of your Brother.

Edward Golden

March 18, 2020

To The Pontarelli Family, So sorry for your loss. Billy was a wonderful man. He made me laugh all the time about the DOT. He will be sadly missed. Edward Golden RIDOT Sign Shop, Senior Graphic Sign Technician.

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Joseph Vassalluzzo

Sent Flowers

March 17, 2020

Frank, Gary and the entire Pontarelli Family,

My sincere condolences and prayers on the passing of Billy.

Tony Phillips
Pompano Beach, FL

Debie Messa-Corazzini

March 15, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

March 14, 2020

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones. (1st Thessalonians 4:13,14)

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

March 17, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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