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Joseph R “Pappy” Landi Sr.

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Joseph R “Pappy” Landi Sr.

Birth
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
30 Dec 2017 (aged 91)
Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial
Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.0301929, Longitude: -71.5157446
Plot
22
Memorial ID
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Joesph "Pappy" Landi Sr. was the son of Rocco and Anna (Martin) Landi.

Joe loved his motorcycles and started riding at the age of 16. He worked in construction and painting. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and then served in the Rhode Island National Guard. Joe also worked for the State of Rhode Island as a Deputy Sheriff.

He was predeceased by three of his sons, Anthony, David and Joseph Jr.

He left behind a daughter, two step-children, eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
WOONSOCKET - Joseph "Pappy" R. Landi Sr. 91, of 218 Pond St. died Dec. 30, 2017 at St. Antoine Residence. He was the husband of the late Christine Landi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Rocco and Anna (Martin) Landi. Joseph worked for White's Construction for many years as a shop steward, then became a painter for Donewell Co. He also worked for the State of Rhode Island as a Deputy Sheriff. Joseph was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He also served in the R.I. National Guard. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 6342 of North Smithfield.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Henault, of North Smithfield; two step-children, eight grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his three sons, Anthony, David and Joseph Landi Jr., a brother, Leroy "Buster" Landi, and a sister Mary Allain.
Joseph was an avid motorcycle rider, starting at the age of 16. He served as the President of the Motorcycle Club, Huns. He loved hanging around Dunkin Donuts where he met his old friends, Be-Bop, Phil, Bozo and new friends, Little Leo, Roger, Richard, Ronnie, Rene, Terry and Chuck. He said it was like "home away from home." He loved all kinds of crafts. Best of all he loved his family very much.
His funeral with visitation will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Burial with military honors will be held in St. Charles Cemetery in Blackstone. Please visit www.fournierandfournier.com for guestbook and directions.
Published in The Woonsocket Call on Jan. 2, 2018
Joesph "Pappy" Landi Sr. was the son of Rocco and Anna (Martin) Landi.

Joe loved his motorcycles and started riding at the age of 16. He worked in construction and painting. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and then served in the Rhode Island National Guard. Joe also worked for the State of Rhode Island as a Deputy Sheriff.

He was predeceased by three of his sons, Anthony, David and Joseph Jr.

He left behind a daughter, two step-children, eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
WOONSOCKET - Joseph "Pappy" R. Landi Sr. 91, of 218 Pond St. died Dec. 30, 2017 at St. Antoine Residence. He was the husband of the late Christine Landi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Rocco and Anna (Martin) Landi. Joseph worked for White's Construction for many years as a shop steward, then became a painter for Donewell Co. He also worked for the State of Rhode Island as a Deputy Sheriff. Joseph was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He also served in the R.I. National Guard. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 6342 of North Smithfield.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Henault, of North Smithfield; two step-children, eight grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his three sons, Anthony, David and Joseph Landi Jr., a brother, Leroy "Buster" Landi, and a sister Mary Allain.
Joseph was an avid motorcycle rider, starting at the age of 16. He served as the President of the Motorcycle Club, Huns. He loved hanging around Dunkin Donuts where he met his old friends, Be-Bop, Phil, Bozo and new friends, Little Leo, Roger, Richard, Ronnie, Rene, Terry and Chuck. He said it was like "home away from home." He loved all kinds of crafts. Best of all he loved his family very much.
His funeral with visitation will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Burial with military honors will be held in St. Charles Cemetery in Blackstone. Please visit www.fournierandfournier.com for guestbook and directions.
Published in The Woonsocket Call on Jan. 2, 2018


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