VICTOR FREDERICK "FRED' PROCACCIANTI

65, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital after being stricken at home. He was called home to join his parents the late Victor and Caroline (Toti) Procaccianti. Fred was employed in sales /operations at Trans-Link, LLC of Cranston. He is survived by his brother, Rudolph Procaccianti and Bonnie Briggs of East Greenwich and his best friend and beloved sister Barbara Badolato and her husband Sam of Johnston. He was the beloved uncle of Caroline and her husband Dr. David Marcantonio, Carla Manni-Childs and her husband Dean, Kyle "Derek" Badolato and his wife Michelle, Lea Czerwien and her husband Patrick and Neil Procaccianti and his wife Jennifer. Fred also leaves behind 9 great nieces and nephews. Fred was a former member of the South Side Social Club. "If you didn't know Fred, you missed out on one hell of a guy!" His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston at 10am. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 4-8pm. Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation, One Wellington Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865.

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