Arthur J. Jacovoni, 76, of Walpole and Brewster, MA, passed peacefully on Saturday afternoon at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Milton, MA. Born in Providence, RI he was a son of the late Arthur and Antonetta (Perretti) Jacovoni.
He was the beloved husband of Martha (Garrett) Jacovoni with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.
Mr. Jacovoni was a sales rep in the candy industry for over 40 years, most recently working with Zachary Confections for the last 20 years retiring in 2016. He was a member of the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association.
He was an avid skier and enjoyed tennis, golf and fly fishing. He also enjoyed reading on a variety of subjects. Of all the things he enjoyed, Arthur took the most pleasure in his family and many friends.
In addition to his wife Martha, those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Lisa Toye and her husband Michael of Lincoln, RI; sister Sandra Ashburn of Albion, RI; brother John Jacovoni and his wife Donna of North Providence, RI; granddaughter Ashley Guarino and her husband Anthony of North Providence, RI and grandson Austen Toye and his wife Grace of Woonsocket, RI. He also leaves 4 adoring great grandchildren Hayden, Ella, Gavin and Lucia Guarino all of North Providence and many cherished nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Paul Ashburn and nephew Daniel Jacovoni.
A Celebration of Life service for Arthur will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2:00pm in Glad Tidings Church, 18 Spear Street, Quincy, MA 02169
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Home for Little Wanderers 10 Guest St. Boston MA or Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Jacovoni family may be shared at www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com
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