William Renzulli, Esq.

82, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ricci) Renzulli. William was a US Korean war veteran. He was a graduate of Brown University and Boston University Law School and a member of the RI Bar association. William was a member of the Young Italian Imperial Club and the Italo American Club.
He was the devoted father of Donna Burke and her husband Ken of South Kingstown, Doreen Carey and her husband Chuck of South Kingstown, Maria Gould and her husband Donald of Cranston; as well as the loving grandfather of Kenny and Christopher Burke, Jenna Carey, and Joseph and Marisa Gould. William was the longtime companion of Margurite D'Ambra of Cranston and brother of the late Louise Lupo, Anthony Renzulli, Lillian Sormanti and Edwin J. Renzulli.
As a young attorney William was campaign manager for Francis Rao's bid for mayor of Providence. Later Mayor Doorley appointed him as Director of the Neighborhood Youth Corps anti-poverty federal program for inner city youth. William is credited with creating the independent democratic committee, which was instrumental in electing the first Italian American mayor of Providence. William was also a music enthusiast, who enjoyed both jazz and Frank Sinatra. He was a well read man who was a history buff, avid baseball fan and loved debating political issues. He will be remembered as a generous and caring human being.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave. Cranston on Saturday 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 with Military Honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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