Anthony W. Giorgio

84, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor “Joan” (Policelli) Giorgio for nearly 60 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pasco and Marion (Dufresne) Giorgio.
Anthony was the loving father of three sons and their wives: Mark and Robin of Fort Worth, TX, Victor and Wendy of Cranston, and Eric and Cindy of Johnston. He was the cherished grandfather of Kerri, Lindsay, Jan, Ronnie, Derrick, Jocelin, Jared and Matthew; he was also the great-grandfather of Tiana, Tayah, Noah, Jade, Nathan, Damien and Jacob.
‘Tony G.’ was a lifelong chef and restaurant owner with RI favorites such as the Villa Di Giorgio, Sonny Russo’s in Thorton, the Player’s Corner Pub in Providence, then the Fall River Country Club, the Post Road Inn, and Tony G’s in Smithfield. Before retiring he worked with Ralph Defusco, of Ralph’s catering, whom he loved like a son. That was his way, at work Tony made everyone feel like they were part of a family, and wherever he went whether it was golfing, bowling, playing cards, or spending time with his family or his friends at the ‘Post’, he made people smile with his jokes and generosity.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 4th, at 9:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rocco’s Church, Johnston. Burial with military honors, will take place in St Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Tony’s favorite charity, St Jude.