JOSEPH A. CAPRARELLI

86, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Gloria A. (DiBenedetto) Caprarelli for 59 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Rosalia (Mariorenzi) Caprarelli. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Joseph Caprarelli and Laura Caprarelli both of Cranston. He was the brother of the late Vincent Caprarelli. Joe lived in Monticelli, Frosinone Italy for many years. While in Italy, he served in the Italian Military Police (Carabinieri). After coming back to the U.S., he worked at Leesona Corporation until his retirement. Joe was a communicant of St. Rocco's Church. He was also an avid gardener. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, Johnston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be Sunday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, R.I. 02919.

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