ROCCO J. PATTO

70, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Sevilla (Rothfuss) Patto. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Nicola and Anne (Leonardo) Patto. He was employed in the sample department for the former Elmwood Sensors Company, Providence, for many years until his retirement.

He is survived by his loving daughter Kristin Blake of Cranston, his step-son William T. Beahm of Scituate. Rocco was the cherished grandfather of Mackenzie and Ryan Blake. He was the devoted brother of Sandra Jennings of Narragansett.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution ns may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., RI Chapter, P.O. Box 41659, Providence, RI 02940.

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