Anthony Mastronardi Obituary

Anthony D. Mastronardi, 87, passed away January 5, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of over 63 years, B. Janice (Spirito) Mastronardi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenico and Carmela (Maffei) Mastronardi.

He met his wife while working as florists at the former Carol Florist in Providence. He worked as a Field Underwriter for Mutual of New York for over 25 years. He co-owned and operated with his wife, the former S.S. Victoria Restaurant and Victoria House Restaurant, both in Providence. He also worked as a manager of the former Agora Restaurant in Providence, The University Club in Providence and The Metacomet Country Club in East Providence. He served for many years as the Bailli (Pres.) of the RI Chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the oldest food and wine society in the world.

He served during the Korean War as a Specialist 5th Class at the 5th Army Headquarters, Adj. General Corp, Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by three children; Janet A.M. Stanton and her husband William, Julie-anne Zarrella and her husband Mark and Judith Dumas and her husband Craig; five grandchildren, Ian and Nolan Mochrie, Greyson Ford, Mia Zarrella and Harrison Dumas and siblings, the late Rose Impagliazzo, the late Anna Mastronardi, the late Josephine Piscione, the late Marie Coletti Charland, the late Domenic Mastronardi, the late Jeannette Andreozzi, and the late Lucy Pandolfini.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on January 14, 2022 at 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial with military honors at the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours: January 13, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.