Thomas Richard Vespia

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Florida Vespia; his wife, Dolores K. Vespia in 2015; his son, Richard T. Vespia; his sister, Doris Connell; his brother, George Vespia and his son-in-law, Steve Horan.

Thomas is survived by his children: Donna Horan, Ronald (Karen) Vespia, Robert J. (Elaine) Vespia and Roland (Michelle) Vespia; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thomas owned a gas station in Cranston, RI before becoming the owner/operator of Sun Valley Service for 45 years in East Greenwich. He was a founding member of volunteer Fire Station No. 2 in East Greenwich. He was also a member of St Raphael’s Catholic Church in Lehigh Acres, FL.

Visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral at Lee Memorial Park 12777 State Road 82 in Fort Myers on Monday, March 7th from 5 to 7 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Raphael Catholic Church 2514 Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 8th. Entombment will follow in Lee Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Hope Hospice 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

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