John A Pastina, Sr. - , RI

(01/23/14) John A. Pastina, Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marie (Izzo) Pastina, his daughter Ann-Marie (Annie) and his son John Pastina. John is the son of the late Joseph and Carmela (D’Agostino) Pastina. He is also survived by brothers, Joseph and Louis and many nieces and nephews and was the brother of the late Louise Corio, Angelina Penta, Armando Pastine and Lara Barbarino. John was a Veteran of the Korean War and a machinist by trade. John and Marie met through a shared love of ballroom dancing at the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. He loved to fish the waters off the Atlantic and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan who was known for his love of cooking, especially home made bread and pizza. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10:00 am from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5-7 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Gifts in John’s memory to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.