Joseph L. Migliori, MD
July 31, 1944 — March 17, 2016
Joseph L. Migliori, MD
71, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Kent Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Joe was the son of the late Giuseppe and Anna (Cardi) Migliori, and brother of the late Julius C. Migliori, MD. He is survived by his beloved sister Anna M. Ferri, and 10 nephews and 3 nieces and their spouses: Richard J. Migliori, MD and his wife Joan; Michael E. Migliori, MD and his wife Marianne; Jill Marie Migliori; Stephen J. Migliori, MD and his wife Sidney; Mark R. Migliori, MD and his wife Sara; Donald A. Migliori and his wife Joanne; Annette M. Ferri; William A. Ferri, MD; David J. Ferri; Kenneth R. Ferri; Raymond T. Ferri, MD and his wife Stephanie; Maryann E. Crudale and her husband Anthony; and Paul E. Ferri and his wife Beth. He was the proud great-uncle of 23 grandnieces and grandnephews, and two great-grandnieces. He is also survived by many cherished relatives and friends. "Uncle Joey" had a special place in his heart for the late Theresa (Corr) Ferri and Joseph Anthony Crudale, both of whom left us too soon.
Joe was a graduate of Cranston High School, Boston University, and the University of Bologna School of Medicine. After working for a year as a general practitioner, he then completed his residency in ophthalmology at Sinai Hospital of Detroit in Michigan. Joe practiced ophthalmology for 28 years with offices in Cranston and was a member of the medical staff of St. Joseph/Fatima Hospital until his retirement in 2005.
Joe was an avid patron of the arts and generous through his philanthropy and volunteerism. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Church in Warwick and a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Church in Cranston.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston, on Monday, March 28 at 10am. His burial will be private and visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Providence Performing Arts Center, The Rhode Island Community Foundation and Providence Animal Rescue League.
Joe was a graduate of Cranston High School, Boston University, and the University of Bologna School of Medicine. After working for a year as a general practitioner, he then completed his residency in ophthalmology at Sinai Hospital of Detroit in Michigan. Joe practiced ophthalmology for 28 years with offices in Cranston and was a member of the medical staff of St. Joseph/Fatima Hospital until his retirement in 2005.
Joe was an avid patron of the arts and generous through his philanthropy and volunteerism. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Church in Warwick and a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Church in Cranston.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston, on Monday, March 28 at 10am. His burial will be private and visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Providence Performing Arts Center, The Rhode Island Community Foundation and Providence Animal Rescue League.
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