79, of Cranston, passed away on Friday August 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Antonia (Russo) Placella. Born in Prata Sannita, Caserta, Italy, he was the son of the late Matteo and Maria (Russo) Placella. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Salvatore Placella of Cranston, Frank Placella of Foster, Liberato Placella of South Carolina, and the late Mario Placella; his cherished grandchildren Cory, Samantha, Allesandra, and Daniella Placella and Crystal Marie Dale; his dear siblings John Placella of Johnston and Evelyn Placella of Cranston. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Interment will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.