FRANCESCO P. "FRANK" TEDESCO

71, of Waterman Avenue, Johnston, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Bergeron) Tedesco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Carmella (DiMaria) Tedesco.

Frank worked for Gilbane Building Company before retiring and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Frank P. Tedesco and Raymond D. Tedesco, both of Johnston; loving grandfather of seven; loving great-grandfather of three; and dear brother of Domenic Tedesco of Cranston, Corinne Cucino of Johnston and the late Ann LaBonte.

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 Our Lady of Grace Church, 15 George Waterman Rd., Johnston at 10 a.m. Interment will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston.

VISITING HOURS FRIDAY 4-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Our Lady of Grace Church, 4 Lafayette St., Johnston, RI 02919-2712.