Nicola Ariosto, Jr.

87, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Rose E. (Fuoco) Ariosto. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Josephine (Trabucco) Ariosto. Nicola was in the automotive industry for many years and then emloyed at Curtis Mandufacturing Co. until his retirement and also was aan Army veteran.

He is survived by his children, Nicholas Ariosto and his wife Debby of Providence and Judy Iannuccilli and her husband Don of Johnston. He was also the grandfather of Joseph Spitznagel and his wife Elena and Nicholas Ariosto . He was the great grandfather of Isabella, Abigail and Joseph.  Nicola was also the brother of the late Joseph, Anthony, Carmino, Luigi and Valentino Ariosto and Concetta Martone.

His funeral and burial will be private .