99, of Southern St, passed away on Thursday , May 3, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice In - Patient Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Concetta ( Soscia ) Bianchi. He was born in Providence a son of the late Federico and Grazia ( Benassi ) Bianchi. He was employed as a polisher at Van Dell Jewelry Co for 25 years retiring in 1975. A devoted father and grandfather he is survived by his children, Elaine Campbell of East Greenwich, Arlene Troia and Fred Bianchi of Cranston. Grandfather of Donna & Lori Campbell, Lisa Cairo, Julie Powers and Marcia Bianchi-Valdez. He also leaves behind 9 great grandchildren. He was the brother of Constance Gallo of VA, Inez Santilli of Cranston and the late Ellia Martinelli, Viola DiPonte and Pauline Cardullo. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Cranston at 10am. Interment will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kindly omit flowers.