WILLIAM E. SANTOSUOSSO, JR

55, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday July 8, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (Ruizzo) Santosuosso. They were married 17 years. Bill was born in West Warwick, a son of the late William E. Santosuosso, Sr. and Christine (Thomas) Santosuosso. Mr. Santosuosso was a lifelong Tile & Marble Fabricator for various companies in Rhode Island. Bill enjoyed playing baseball, volleyball and hockey, as well as drag racing his 68 Camaro. His greatest joy was watching his sons play youth hockey. Besides his wife , he is survived by his loving sons, William E. "Billy" Santosuosso, III and Ryan J. Santosuosso both of Cranston , his cherished sisters, Joyce Martinelli and Elaine Fournier both of Cranston. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Brigid's Church, Plainfield St., Johnston. Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Monday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

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