Woonsocket — Gino B. Orazi Jr., 87 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Antoine Residence with his loving family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Jeannine (Fournier) Orazi.
Born in Woonsocket, son of the late Gino and Mary (Canestrari) Orazi.
Gino worked as a Meat Cutter for Star Market for several years prior to retiring.
He obtained a Master Gardeners degree from the University of RI.
He was a former member of St. Joseph and St. Agatha Senior Groups, Woonsocket Senior Bocce League, Woonsocket Senior Corn Hole, Redwood Condo League, UFCW Local 328, the Marchigiano Club and the Italian Workingmen’s Club.
Gino enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and being a loving “Papa” to his grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, playing pitch, and golfing.
He is survived by his three children, Laurie Maw of Lincoln, RI, Debbie Orazi of N. Providence, RI and Kenneth Orazi and his wife Meridith of Bristol, RI. One brother, Robert Orazi and his wife JoAnne of Maryland. Two grandchildren, Serena Lafond and Nicholas Orazi and his loving companion Aline Durand of Cumberland, RI. As well as, several loving nieces and nephews.
He was the brother to the late Elsie Duclos.
His Funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 9AM from the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 1583 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, RI 02895 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Joseph’s Church, 1200 Mendon Rd. Woonsocket, RI. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Charles Cemetery Blackstone, MA. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 4-7 PM.
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