John J. Villella, Sr., 71, of Palm Street, North Providence, passed away January 4, 2014 at the Rhode Island Hospital.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Vani) Villella; husband of the late Carol (Neri) Villella; father of John J. Villella Jr. and Denise M. Melone; brother of Dorothy Pereira and grandfather of 3 cherished grandchildren.
John had worked in sales for Carpets by Scott for 29 years.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Please omit flowers.
