Frank Roderick Ferri

Frank Roderick Ferri, age 92, of Pompano Beach FL, formerly of Providence & Johnston, RI., died on Sunday October 9, 2022, in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Frank was born on November 16, 1929, in Providence, RI, to the late parents Gabriel and Philomena (DeMarco).

Frank is survived by his wife of 70 years, Palma J (Conti) Ferri; his son, Frank & husband Tony Caparco, son Robert Ferri & wife Denise, daughter, Phyllis Santilli & husband Ronnie; grandchildren Russell and husband Ben, Stephanie and wife Lyndsey, Gabrielle and husband Michael, Frank and wife Kristina; great grandchildren Gabriel, Peyton, Jaxon, Kennedy; sister-in-law Mary Ferri of Johnston, RI; and brother Gabriel Ferri & wife Marie, of Cranston, R.I. He is preceded in death by his late brother, John, of Johnston, RI, and step-mother Anna Ferri. He was the beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Frank grew up in Providence, graduated Central High School, and attended Dean Academy in Franklin, MA, where he played football.

He was involved in several family businesses including Modern Ice Cream on Federal Hill, A&W Root Beer in Cranston, and Town Hall Lanes Duckpin Bowling Lanes in Johnston. Town Hall Lanes was a life dream he fulfilled because of his love of the sport, and the extended family of bowlers he had adopted as a professional bowler. Of his many bowling achievements, he was most proud of his Hall of Fame inductions, which include the DBPA (Duckpin Bowlers Professional Association, NDBC (National Duckpin Bowling Congress) and the RIDBA (RI Duckpin Bowlers Association), along with his two pro-tour wins.

Frank & Palma moved to Florida in retirement. He was a Korean War Veteran and recently was honored in Washington, DC by Honor Flight South Florida, who are dedicated volunteers honoring all American Veterans.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, at 10am, from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Rocco’s, Johnston. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours: Tuesday , November 15th from 4-7pm.
In lieu of flowers: Vitas Community Connection, Hospice Services www.vitascommunitycommection.org,
Honor Flight South Florida www.honorflightsouthflorida.org