68, of Cranston, passed away on November 29, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Rigney) Grimaldi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Angela (Mattice) Grimaldi. Robert was employed at Amoriggi's Seafood in Johnston for 12 years until his retirement.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter Andrea Aucone and her husband Jay of Johnston; his cherished granddaughters Alana and Jenna Aucone; and his dear brother Ronald Grimaldi and his wife Francine of Cranston; beloved nieces, Christine, Cara and Cassandra.
His funeral will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 10am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in Holy Ghost Church, Atwells Avenue, Providence. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Ann Cemetery. VISTING HOURS will be held on Friday morning from 9 to 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.