James P. Posillo, Sr.

James P. Posillo, Sr., 87, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013. He was the husband of the late Charlotte (Bach) Posillo. Born in South Kingstown he was the son of the late Michele and Theresa (DiSalvo) Posillo. Mr. Posillo was an electrician for the Quonsett Naval Air Station. He was also a WWII Army Veteran; a member of the V.F.W. Post #916, South Kingstown Post 39, the South Kingstown Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #1899 and a Peace Dale Volunteer Firefighter. He is survived by his son, James P. Posillo, Jr. and his wife Irene of Hillsboro, MO; five grandchildren, Jamie, Angela, Anthony, Frances and Regina and three great-grandchildren, Piper, Peyton and Mia. He was the brother of the late Antonio, Guido, Joseph, Ernest, Michele and Thomas Posillo and grandfather of the late Robert T. Posillo. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9 am from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886, would be appreciated.