Ernest Stephen Del Gizzo

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Ernest Stephen Del Gizzo was born June 17, 1944 in Providence, RI.

He was the son of Maria (Rini) Del Gizzo and the late Ugo Del Gizzo. He was named after his paternal grandfather Ernesto Del Gizzo but known to many as "Ernie". Most of his adolescence years he lived in the Norwood area of Warwick, RI, attended Warwick Vets where he met Elizabeth Daneker. Ernie and Elizabeth married soon after, and together raised two children, daughter Lisa Marie (Del Gizzo) Blais and husband, Robert Blais of Franklin, Massachusetts and son Ernest S. Del Gizzo Jr. and wife, Judy (Armanico) Del Gizzo of Tenafly, New Jersey. He was known as "Papa" to his 4 adored grandchildren: Mackenzi Blais, Austin Blais, Eric Del Gizzo and Alexis Del Gizzo. He took great pride and cherished the loving relationship he had watching them grow and create wonderful memories for them. He was the oldest brother to his middle brother Stephen Del Gizzo and partner, Glenn Dombrow of Mashpee, MA and youngest sister Robin (Del Gizzo) Monahan and husband, David Monahan and their two daughters: Stephanie and Christina of Warwick, RI. Ernie resided in Cranston, then later moved to Narragansett, RI and snow birded to North Port, FL. Ernie spent most of his career in the automotive industry. He was a fraternal member of the Masonic Nathaniel Green Lodge. He was an avid athlete and coached various youth sports. He enjoyed his time spent recreationally by the Narragansett Bay.

Ernie will be missed by his family and lifelong friends. They welcome you to celebrate in the memorial mass at 10:00 a.m. on July 23, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Parrish, 65 3rd Street, East Greenwich, RI. http://www.olmparish.org