RALPH D. PICCIRILLO

68, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Zoglio ) Piccirillo. They were married for the past 47 years. Ralph was born in Providence, a son of the late Silverio and Angelina (Vertucci) Piccirillo. Mr. Piccirillo was a retired truck driver for the Providence Journal.

Besides his beloved wife he is survived by his loving children, Richard J. Piccirillo, Sr.(Prov. Police Dept.) and his wife Shannon of Cranston, Paula Raimbeault and her fiancAC. Alessio of Johnston, his cherished grandchildren, James Raimbeault II, Rachel Piccirillo and Richard J. Piccirillo, Jr. He was also the dear brother of John Esposito of Johnston, Pat Esposito of FL, Sal Piccirillo of Johnston, Guy Piccirillo of No. Providence and Susie Stimma of Providence.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Cranston.

Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Monday 4-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.