Arthur R. Poccia

87, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Antonaccio) Poccia.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Antonio and Concetta (Paone) Poccia. Pop.

Arthur worked for the City of Cranston for many years before his retirement.

Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Kevin Poccia and his husband Brian, Karen Reed and her husband Steven, and the late Cheryl and Wayne Poccia; cherished grandfather of Kyle Poccia, Halen and Logan Reed; dear brother of Andy Poccia and the late Frances Messick, Marie Ricci, Joseph. August and Anthony Poccia.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday  at 8:45 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Cranston.  Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  VISITING HOURS are Momday from 5 – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02901.