Loreto "Larry" O. Marini

Loreto Orlando “Larry” Marini, 75, passed away December 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a son of the late Gino Sr. and Giulia (Palmisciano) Marini; beloved husband of Joanne M. (Mehrman) Marini; loving father of Larry Marini (Heidi), Kevin Marini (Kelly), and Dennis Marini (Leah); brother of Frank Marini and Gino Marini Jr.; and cherished grandfather of Hadley, Briar, Ava, Callan, and Ian.

Larry was born in Scapoli, Italy in 1946 and came to America with his family in 1958. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1968, where he was a charter member of the RI Beta chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He then served in the RI National Guard from 1970 - 1978, as part of the 115th Military Police Company. He began running the family masonry business shortly after college, and continued throughout his life. Larry was a past president of the Rotary Club of North Providence District 7950 and past president/chaplain of the North Providence FOPA. He was the patriarch of the Marinis, a dedicated and loving man who was always proud of his extended family.

Visitation will be held Wednesday 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral will be Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Ave, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Holy Family Home for Mothers and Children, 5 Gibbs St, North Providence, RI 02904.