Mario D. Gasbarro, Sr., 83, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (Vallier) Gasbarro for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Giuseppina (Anella) Gasbarro.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Terrance Gasbarro and his wife Janet and Larry Gasbarro; a daughter, Paula O’Brien; a sister, Palmina “Polly” DeBiasio; five grandchildren, Eric O’Brien, Holly Venditelli, Christian O’Brien, Megan LeFaiver and Michaela Debelius and three great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John, Albert and Philip Gasbarro.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 4 – 7 p.m., followed by a service at 7 p.m. at the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02911 or Disabled American Veterans, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.