70, of Clark Ave., Cranston, passed away on his birthday, Sunday, December 21, 2014 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 49 years of Jean C. (Parrillo) Macera. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lucio and Anna (Branca) Macera.
Bob was a warehouse manager at State Battery Co. in Providence for many years and before that was owner of Macera Landscaping, Inc. He served in the National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves.
Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Robert L. Macera, Jr. of Greenville and Cheryl A. Macera of Cranston; loving grandfather of Robert S. Macera and Michael G. Macera; and dear brother of Natalie Pagliaro of Johnston and the late Pasco Macera.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Monday, December 29th at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike - Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.