95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the home of his son Peter of Exeter. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Sibilia) Persechino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pietro and Madeline (Rizzo) Persechino. Pat was a machinist at United Wire and Supply Company for over thirty years before his retirement. He was a US Army veteran serving during WW II and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans RI Chapter.
He is survived by his loving children, Madeline Lembo and her husband Christopher of Key West, FL, Patricia Kenny of Cranston, Rosemary Brown of Cranston, and Peter Persechino and his wife Susan of Exeter. Pat was the cherished grandfather of Greg and his wife Christine, Tommy, Lauren and her husband Michael, A.J., Marisa, Derek and great-grandfather of Sophia. He was the brother of the late Anna Williams. Pat was also the loving father in-law of the late Thomas Kenny. He devoted his life to his family and will be dearly missed.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bartholomew Church, 305 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences.