Condolences on the Passing of the Honorable Joseph Falvo

WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of the Honorable Joseph Falvo, of Johnston. He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy D. Falvo. Mr. Falvo was born in the City of Providence, the son of the late Vincenzo and Ernestina Falvo; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Falvo was a hard-working man who strove tirelessly to provide for his family and loved ones. Mr. Falvo worked for United Wire & Supply for 31 years, and later for J&K Electric as a sales manager for nearly 40 years. He also served our nation with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Falvo had a distinguished public service life, first as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Johnston, and later as a member of the Johnston Town Council for 26 years, where he served his constituents with abiding integrity and tireless devotion. Mr. Falvo also served as a longtime member and Chairman of the Board of Canvassers; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Falvo was a man of deep faith and was a communicant and lector at Holy Cross Church in Providence. His true passion in life, in addition to his family, professional career and public service, was his garden which he maintained meticulously. He was a passionate golfer and handball player, and he treasured his annual visits to Niagara Falls to visit his cousins, Dominic and Vince, who were as close as brothers to him; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Falvo leaves behind his children, Steven T. Falvo, and his wife, Elizabeth, and Joseph S. Falvo, and his late wife, Barbara. Joseph Falvo also leaves behind his grandchildren, Barbi-Jo Falvo, Joseph J. Falvo, Tanya Boyer and her husband, Brett, Steven R. Falvo and Meaghan E. Lombardo, and her husband, Joseph, and his great-granddaughters, Siena and Savannah Lombardo. Mr. Falvo was the brother of Vincent Falvo, and his wife, Jean, and the late Peter Falvo, Anthony Falvo, and Santina Adamo; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of the Honorable Joseph Falvo; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Steven T. Falvo and Joseph S. Falvo.