BENITO I. MESITI

67, of North Long St. Johnston passed away Monday September 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Fracasso) Mesiti. They were married 35 years. He was born in Gioiosa Marina (RC), Italy a son of the late Giuseppe and Milena (Paino) Mesiti. Mr. Mesiti was the owner of Benji Auto Body in Smithfield, and was a member of the Auto body Association and was the Past President of Circolo Giovanni XXIII. He also served in Italian Navy. Besides his wife Shirley he is survived by his loving son, Benjamin A. Mesiti, Esq. of Johnston, his siblings, Aldo Mesiti and Maria Mesiti of Italy, Fausto Mesiti and Enzo Mesiti of Cranston. He wa s the brother of the late Tommaso, Girolamo, Piero and Franco Mesiti. Benito also leaves his loyal pets Gizmo and Oscar. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave. Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Holy Ghost Church Atwells Ave. Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Thursday 4-8 pm.

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