Pasquale DeBellis, 86, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday December 4, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Filomena (Covelli) DeBellis. Born in Castlenuovo Parano, Italy he was the son the late Francesco A. and Lorenza (Camerota) DeBellis.
Pasquale was the owner & operator of the former DeBellis Construction Company for many years, before his retirement and was a member of the Santa Maria di Prata Society of Cranston. He enjoyed his garden and shared vegetables and figs from his fig trees with his family and friends.
He was the devoted father of Frank J. DeBellis of Cranston, Anthony DeBellis of Glocester, Patricia A. DeBellis of Cranston and Lisa M. DeBellis of Cranston; loving grandfather of Michael DeBellis, Cara Rondeau, Pasquale DeBellis, Angela DeBellis and Chelsea DeBellis; loving great-grandfather of Annabella Rondeau and Michael Rondeau; dear brother of Alessandrina DeBellis and the late Maria DeBellis and Elisa Macera.
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His funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco’s Church, Johnston at 11 a.m. Entombment will be in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
VISITING HOURS FRIDAY MORNING FROM 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rocco’s Church 927 Atwood Ave. Johnston, RI 02919.
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