ALBERT DE CRISTOFANO

Albert DeCristofano 91, of Narragansett and Clearwater, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his son's home in North Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Pulverenti) DeCristofano for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Erminio and Maria (Martino) DeCristofano. Mr. DeCristofano was a US Army Air force veteran serving during WW II on the island of Tinian as Staff Sergeant with the 40th Bombardment Squadron. Before moving to Florida in 1975, Mr. DeCristofano worked in civilian capacity at NAS Quonset Point for 27 years in communications and retired as an Electronics Mechanic Foreman when the base closed in 1973. He was a member of the Hope Council, Knights of Columbus. Albert passionately valued family and hard work. He enjoyed cooking, sports, was the family's real estate expert, consultant and enjoyed building and remodeling his family's homes. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Major Albert M. DeCristofano, (Ret.) NPPD and his wife Janet of North Smithfield and Ann M. Sullivan and her husband Robert of North Kingstown, three grandsons, Stephen Penta and his wife Margaret of Lutz, FL and Albert M. DeCristofano, PPD and his wife Christina of Cranston and James DeCristofano of North Smithfield. He also leaves a great-grandson, Domenic DeCristofano, two step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Anthony and Domenic DeCristofano. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Star of The Sea Church, Narragansett and may call at the Nardolillo Funeral Home, SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett on Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 864 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.

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