He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Brosco) Nigri; devoted father of Paula-Jean Paquette and her husband John Macioci, David A. Nigri and his wife Christine; cherished grandfather of four and one great granddaughter; brother of the late Rose Caccia and Elena Iannozzi.
Anthony served for 4 years in the U.S. Navy as a Navy diver with the Submarine Division. He was a Providence Police Motorcycle Officer in the Traffic Division for 25 years. He was also second in command under the Police Chief for 17 years as a Capitol Policeman before retiring.
Visitation will be held Friday, 4-7 p.m. with funeral services on Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 2 Russo Street, Providence, followed by burial with military honors in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.
