FRANCIS PULCINI, 84, of Westfield Dr., Cranston, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini.
Born in Warwick, a son of the late Pietro and Maria (Tanzi) Pulcini, he resided in Cranston for the past 28 years.
Mr. Pulcini was a master mold maker in the jewelry industry and worked at Trafarri Jewelry Company for 27 years and later at other companies before retiring in 1986. He was a member and past chairman of the former Pontecorvese Society and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Peter F. Pulcini of MA, and Theresa R. Clark and her husband Norman of Cranston; loving grandfather of Kristen Clark and Robert Clark; and dear brother of Antonio Pulcini and his wife Corinne of Cranston.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Wednesday 5-8 p.m.
Entombment in Our Risen Garden Mausoleum at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St. Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.