Giuseppe "Joe" Tufano Greenville, Rhode Island Obituary

Giuseppe "Joe" Tufano

Giuseppe “Joe” Tufano, 90, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Anna M. (Gazerro). Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, a son of the late Ernesto and Olinda (Pieterantonio) Tufano. Mr. Tufano was a tailor for over 70 years and worked at the former Kennedy’s Clothing in Garden City. He came to America at the age of 18, lived in North Providence for 48 years before moving to Pascoag in 2012. His family meant the world to him and he took pride in his profession as a tailor. He enjoyed traveling to visit his family and loved gardening. In addition to his wife Anna, he is survived by his sons Robert E. Tufano (Dawn) of Pascoag, and Anthony J. Tufano (Annette) of North Providence. He was the grandfather of Pamela Tufano, Joseph Tufano, Rachel Tufano, Robert Tufano, Jr., and Nicole Tufano. He was the great-grandfather of Callie McLeod and the brother of the late Anna Cardillo and Olga Cianci. His Funeral and Visitation will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 8am in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Home, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Joseph Church, Sayles Ave., Pascoag. Graveside Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations to Insight, 43 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02888, will be appreciated.
July 21, 1931 - May 12, 202207/21/193105/12/2022
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Mark Loiselle
May 20, 2022
Tony and family, deepest condolences on your loss. May your memories help you during this difficult time
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John E Anzivino
May 15, 2022
I am so saddened to hear of Joe's passing as are all my family that have known him over the years. Joe was our family tailor but more than that he was a friend and treated us like family. He was not only a skillful tailor but demanded of himself that each job he took on... Continue Reading
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Bryan & Pam Speroni
May 13, 2022
To all the Tufano family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers as we ask God to send you peace, comfort and strength
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Carol-Ann Silvestri
May 13, 2022
Anna, Robert, Anthony and family, My deepest condolences to all of you. I have many fond memories of your dad and family, especially when your cousins from Canada would come in. He was a humble man and talented tailor. Due to illness, I will not be able to attend the ... Continue Reading
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xoxo Helene, Angelo and Michael
May 13, 2022
Joe's warm disposition and welcoming smile will be remembered. We will miss his ancestral stories about Roccamonfina. God Bless The Tufano Family.
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