Peter J. Posta, 58, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of Margherita (Silvaggio) Posta and the late James J. Posta.
Peter was a truck driver for Rhode Island Resource Recovery. Besides his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Robert Posta, James J. Posta and Dennis Posta and a sister, Denise Posta.
His funeral will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Ave., Providence. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m.. Entombment will be in Our Risen Christ Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.