1928
2016
John Raposa, Jr. 88 of Archer Avenue, Johnston, passed away October 10, 2016 at home. He was the husband of the late Marie (DeQuattro) Raposa.
Mr. Raposa was a printer for the C.J. Fox Co. for over 40 years before retiring. He was also a US Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was the father of John T. Raposa and his wife Patricia, Michael Raposa and his wife Karen and Ann Marie Allaire and her husband Robert, Jr.; grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 6.
His funeral with visitation will be held Friday at 9:30 AM from ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Grace Church, 15 George Waterman Road, Johnston. Graveside burial with military honors will in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in John's memory to the Our Lady of Grace Memorial Fund. www.romanofuneralhome.com.
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October 16, 2016
Well words could never express what Popa John ment to us and how much he will be miss. Our holidays will have a void with out him but that will be ok because he will be in our hearts and prays every day.Love you Popa John and thanks for being a great father-in-law to my son Bobby and giving us a great daughter-in-law Ann. Bob and Shirley Allaire
October 13, 2016
Patrica Raposa
Dad, I just want to say you are going to sadly missed, I no you had your ways and I have mine and we butt heads every now and then but you no what I learned from you and you learned from me, I am going to miss the same stories you told me over and over and over again and how you watch me do my flowers and how much you loved them, I no you couldn't take much of a joke and I love kidding with you when I told you that I was painting the room purple. with a purple rug lol but saying all this you had a big part of my kids lives they love to watch tv with you judge judy, restling, to name a few movies too and Casanova how you gave him his treats every hour, how he worried about you going over the hump everyone who came into my house said they always like talking to you thank for being you DAD you will be sadly miss
October 13, 2016
To our dear friends John,Pat,Nic,Jen,and Bry, I know how much this loss sadden you and I feel your pain for the lose of your father you have done so much for him and will be greatly missed in your home. They is going to be a void in your daily routine that is going to be a reminder hope it is filled with happy memories. our thoughts and prayers ... love always Frankie and Debbie
October 13, 2016
Carmen Fields
Dear Ann & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you close in thought as you go through this time. Hoping as time passes and grief subsides, that warm and loving memories will be a comfort and bring a smile through the tears.
October 13, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Mr. Raposa while doing your quarterly services.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Sean Dunn
Arrest-A-Pest
October 12, 2016
Jeanne & Frank Fraioli
John and Pat and family. Our sincere condolences for your loss. We remember stories you told us about your father. I know you will miss him dearly.
October 12, 2016
John, Pat & Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will surely miss the conversations I had with John every time I was at your home.
Mike D'Amico
October 12, 2016
Lou Mansolillo - President, Holy Name Society
John & Family:
On behalf of the Holy Name Society, please accept our personal condolences on the passing of your dad. May the strength of God's great mercy be with you and your loved ones in this time of loss and bring you peace, hope, and courage.
October 12, 2016
Kathryn Geremia
Johnny & Pat, Michael & Karen , Ann Marie & Robert,
I am so sorry for your loss. It's been a long time since we were all together on Bolton Ave. and Glover St. But I still remember our fun times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember the wonderful times we had with the Geremia family and the Raposa families.
Kathryn geremia
October 12, 2016
Dennis and Ruth Ventetuolo
John, Pat and family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. May God bless your family at this time of sorrow.
October 12, 2016
Dear John, Pat and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kathy and Joe Vono
October 12, 2016
Keith & Cathy Gill
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 12, 2016
The Staff of Romano Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
October 11, 2016
Lisa Cruz
Deepest sympathy to you all.
Prayers....
Hope you will find solace in your memories...
October 11, 2016
Lin Delfino
Bryan,
So very sorry for your loss. He will remain with you forever.
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