Frank Villella

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Victor and Filomena (Daniello) Villella. Mr. Villella worked as a machinist by trade but was a master of all trades. Although always known for working hard, what he valued most was spending time with his family.

He was the beloved father of Frank Villella Jr., Rachelle Carroll, Donna Pari and Lori Barrington Litsinger; grandfather of Alicia, Kristen, Jenna, Bethany, Ryan, Matthew and Francesca; brother of Victor Villella, Dolores DiMaria and the late Rachel Obiurka, Rose Lanzi, Anna Catherine Pella, Mary Lepore and Michael Villella.

Visitation and funeral will be held Monday 8-9 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com