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John Macari Obituary

MACARI, JOHN A. 91, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday December 28, 2014 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Jacavone) Macari. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Angelina (Zoglio) Macari. John was a WW-II U.S. Army veteran with the Combat Engineers and also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a Past State Deputy of the K of C and a member of Scalabrini Council. He was a plant manager for Mellor Optics for 40 years before retiring. John was an accomplished accordionist and played with the Silvertones. Besides his wife he is survived by his children John Macari and his fiancé Debra Zaino of Cranston, Pasco Macari and his wife Teddy of Dallas, Texas and Stephen Macari and his wife Karen of Cranston, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Ann Marie Tanzi of Cranston and the late Joseph Macari. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St. Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Observer-Dispatch on Jan. 1, 2015.

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January 4, 2015

Hello: Just a note to say that Johnny was a good man to my father, Ralph, his uncle. When my father was very sick, John always cheered him up. Also, when my mother was at home under hospice care, he paid us a most welcome visit and again when my in-laws died, Johnny was there. I remember when he came home from the war. He was the epitome of the Greatest Generation. We are all better for his service. Sincerely, Delores Leinhos

Heather Dean

January 4, 2015

Dear Ann & Family, Sorry for your loss. Those of us who knew him from the senior center will miss him.

Robert Stravato

January 4, 2015

Dear Family,
May you find comfort in the memories you hold near to your hearts. He is telling jokes and entertaining up in heaven.
With Sincerest Sympathy,
Robert A. Stravato

January 3, 2015

To the entire Macari family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Lou and Val Villucci. Cranston, R.I.

Lorraine and Arthur Galloway

January 3, 2015

Dear Macari Family,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have wonderful memories of his cheerfulness and smiles. I know how much my dad loved visiting on Saturdays to chat with John and watch Pat work on cars. Nice memories. We will keep John in our prayers. Wish we could be there with you.

Anne Clesas

January 2, 2015

Greg and I are very sorry for your loss. Uncle John will always be remembered for his jokes and laughter. He always made me laugh. I remember him on Sundays when he would come to our house to pick up my grandmother and he would first beeline right to the pot of gravy that my mom was cooking. He would dunk a piece of italian bread and then take a big meatball and eat it right off of the fork. There are many great memories and they will live forever in my heart. RIP Uncle John. Love Anne, Greg and Family

Anne and Greg Tanzi Clesas

January 1, 2015

Uncle John will always be remembered for his smile and laughter. He loved to joke and he was very funny. As a kid I remember him coming to my house on Sunday's to get my grandma who lived with us. She would spend Sundays at uncle John's house and he would come in and immediately go to the big pot of gravy on the stove with a piece of Italian bread and lastly pull out a couple of meatballs that he would eat right off of the fork.:) Good memories but the most important one is what a great husband and dad he was. His family was most important to him. God bless you uncle John and may you be playing the accordion for the Angels. RIP

Anne and Greg Tanzi Clesas

January 1, 2015

Uncle John will always be remembered for his smile and laughter. He loved to joke and he was very funny. As a kid I remember him coming to my house on Sunday's to get my grandma who lived with us. She would spend Sundays at uncle John's house and he would come in and immediately go to the big pot of gravy on the stove with a piece of Italian bread and lastly pull out a couple of meatballs that he would eat right off of the fork.:) Good memories but the most important one is what a great husband and dad he was. His family was most important to him. God bless you uncle John and may you be playing the accordion for the Angels. RIP

Peter Saunders

January 1, 2015

Dear Members of The Macari;

I would like to extend my sympathy upon the loss of John. He was a good person and liked to help people.

We spent time together with The Knights a number of years go. He was there to help and give friendship.
He lived a long life but will still be missed

January 1, 2015

To the Macari family. So sorry...
Richard Marandola

Gregory Shola

January 1, 2015

Dear Macari family,

My deepest condolences upon hearing of your Father's passing.

Sincerely,

Gregory J. Shola

January 1, 2015

Karen and Stephen....We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Judy and Frank Kosofsky

Jimmy Raviele

January 1, 2015

Dear Macari Family: God Bless Johnny, he was a great friend to my Dad and my entire family. May he rest in peace.

Ronald & Ellen Reuter

January 1, 2015

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

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