Albert J. Lepore

Albert J. Lepore, Esquire, 69, of Long Boat Key, Florida and Smithfield, RI passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at home. He was the husband of Celia (Pontarelli) Lepore for 48 years and son of the late Angela (Palmieri) Lepore and Albert Lepore.

Graduate of Pawtucket West High School, 1959, Providence College, 1963 and Suffolk University Law School, 1966.

In 1971, Co-Founded the Law Offices of Coia and Lepore, Ltd where he served as President for more than 30 years. Known as a Formidable Litigator during his trial days, he became a Member of RI Bar Assoc., RI Trial Lawyers Assoc., American Judicature Society, American Bar Assoc., US District Court Bar and US Supreme Court Bar which he maintained throughout his lifetime.

Elected to the RI House of Representatives, District 6, 1968-1980, where he was a member of the Finance Committee. Former Secretary of Providence Democratic City Committee and Founder of North End Democrats. Past President of North End Businessmen’s Assoc. and RI Former Legislators Assoc. Elected to Wanskuck Boys’ & Girls’ Club Hall of Fame.

Member of Laborers’ International Union of North America, Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony’s Council, Providence College Alumni Assoc., Suffolk University Alumni Assoc., Wanskuck Boys' & Girls' Club, Kirkbrae Country Club, Long Boat Key Club, and his beloved Moron Club.

Father of Albert J. Lepore Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Lincoln, Sheri M. Lepore and Joseph Iaciofano of Lincoln. Grandfather of Sabra and Danae Lepore, Drew and Ali Rose Blanchard and Joseph Philip Iaciofano. Brother of Norma (Lepore) Borino, Uncle of Ronald, Kenneth and Lori Borino and Robert and Vincent Pontarelli.

Visitation and funeral will be held WEDNESDAY from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a Concelebrated Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins Street, Providence. Graveside burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com.