ERNEST PIETRO DI BIASIO

76, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday July 5, 2011 at his home in Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Martino) DiBiasio. Ernest was born in Providence, a son of the late Ernesto and Elisa (DeCurtis) DiBiasio. Mr. DiBiasio was a retired tile and marble craftsman and a co-owner of Providence Tile Company. He is survived by his loving children, David DiBiasio of Warwick, Laurie Cronan of Barrington, Lynelle D'Aquila of Johnston and Steven DiBiasio of Cranston. He was the cherished grandfather of Shane, Jesse, Ellie, Hope, Cole and Grace and loving companion of Cynthia Smith of North Providence. He was the brother of Joy Sacco of Johnston, Alice DiBiasio of Johnston, Eileen Kennedy of Providence, and the late Joseph DiBiasio, Gemma Masucci and Pasquale DiBiasio. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 8 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in St. Ann's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Friday 4-8 pm.

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