73, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Anne M. (Rave) Perkins. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Aurore Anderson. John was a carpenter for Rave Home Builders for many years. He is survived by his children, Cathy Narcisi and Anne Delmonico, both of Cranston, Christine Lievesley and John Perkins both of Johnston and was the grandfather of seven. He was the brother of the late Homer G. Perkins. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.