Anthony N Patriarca -- Johnston

Anthony N. Patriarca, 80, of Johnston, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 2, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Florence M. (Kielbasa) Patriarca. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Rose (Scungio) Patriarca.

Anthony was employed by Mine Safety Appliances of Esmond until his retirement. He was a United States Navy Veteran.

Besides his wife of 59 years, he leaves a son, Paul J. Patriarca; seven daughters, Pamela Raposa and her husband David Raposa, Sr., Paula Boling and her husband Richard Boling, Phylis Montgomery, Pauline Mousseau and her husband Ted Mousseau, Patricia, Paulette and Patrice Patriarca; a brother, Gaetano Patriarca; a sister Arlene Pullen; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Phyllis DeSimone and Susan McGarry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd., Johnston. Visiting hours respectfully omitted. Burial with Military Honors will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or to ALS Association, RI Chapter, 2915 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Condolences at Maceroni.com