87, of Cranston and West Palm Beach, FL. passed away on Saturday December 1, 2012 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Palma "Pam" (Martinelli) Pesaturo for sixty years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenico and Angelina (Ventriglia) Pesaturo. Domenic was a chef at various restaurants for many years before retiring. He was a WW-II U.S. Marine veteran, who was awarded the Purple Heart medal for service in the South Pacific Campaign. Besides his wife he was the dear brother of Olga Carcieri of Providence, Vivian McDonough of FL and the late Carl Pesaturo and Rose D'Antuono. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church 1525 Cranston St. Cranston at 10 a.m. Interment, with military honors will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1905