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.