Joseph M. Minutelli

JOSEPH M. MINUTELLI, 51, of North Providence, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Jeannine (Ricci) Minutelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of Joseph Minutelli of Florida, Joyce (Scarduzio) Minutelli and Thomas Doyle of Johnston.

Joe worked for Village Motors in North Providence.

Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his cherished children Rebecca, Joseph, Marissa and Vincent Minutelli; a stepdaughter, Jacklyn Smith; a brother, Michael Minutelli; three sisters, Robin D’Ercole and her husband David, Melissa Minutelli and Bianca Garcia; a brother-in-law, Joseph (Diane) Ricci; a sister-in-law, Sandra (John) Petrarca; two grandchildren, Louis and Ava; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

His funeral will be held Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. from the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. VISITATION WEDNESDAY 4-7 p.m. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Teen Challenge, PO Box 9492, New Haven, CT 06534 or St. Edward Food and Wellness Center, 1001 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904.