Vittorio Delle Fave

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Vittorio Delle Fave, 94, of Warwick passed away May 14, 2013 at home. He was the husband of the late Carolina (Del Vicario) Delle Fave for 66 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michele and Antonetta (Marcis) Delle Fave. Mr. Delle Fave was a carpenter for several Rhode Island construction companies until his retirement. He served in The United States Army during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees.

He was the beloved father of Vittorio Delle Fave, Jr. of Warwick and Robert M. Delle Fave and his wife, Karen of Cranston. Loving grandfather of Kathy A. Lewandowski and her husband, Thomas. Cherished great grandfather of Kaitlin and Elizabeth Lewandowski. Caring brother of Bartolomeo Delle Fave of Johnston, Michelina Paiva of Florida, Concetta Fagan of Providence and the late Domenico, Leonardo and Joseph Delle Fave.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3250 Post Road, Warwick. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Rhode Island Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery.

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