Frank Pirri, Jr.

Pirri, Frank T., Jr., 61, passed away at home Friday August 17, 2018 surrounded by his family after an 11 year battle with liver disease. He was the husband of his devoted wife, Norma-Jean (Varrica) Pirri for 38 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank T. and Mary C. (Guido) Pirri.

Frank was the meat manager at Shaw’s Supermarket, retiring in 2010 due to illness. He was also the co-owner, with his father, of Modern Meat Market from 1978 until 1990. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends as the “Rock”, for being a devoted and loving husband and father. He was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan. Frank was known for his quick witted one liners that could make anyone laugh.

Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Laura-Jean Ferranti and her husband David, Samantha Pirri, and Frank T. Pirri, III and his wife Alyssa, two grandchildren, Christian and Francesca Ferranti and two sisters, Maryann D’Allessandro and Margaret Pirri.

His funeral will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 9AM from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in Our Lady of Grace Church, Johnston. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8 PM. Burial will be private. For online condolences visit www.robbinsfuneralhome.com