Alexander Conti, 94, Warren

Veteran enlisted during WWII, served in Merchant Marines

Posted 3/24/21

Alexander Conti, 94, of Warren, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Morgo) Conti and was predeceased by his son, …

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Alexander Conti, 94, Warren

Veteran enlisted during WWII, served in Merchant Marines

Posted

Alexander Conti, 94, of Warren, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Morgo) Conti and was predeceased by his son, Richard Conti.

Born in Boston, MA, and raised in Barrington, he was the son of the late Alberto and Maria (Stabile) Conti. After attending Barrington High School, Alex attended and graduated from the United States Coast Guard school during World War II. He later joined the Merchant Marines, serving and traveling all over the world until the end of the war. Alex was employed for many years by Narragansett Wire in Providence before retiring. In his later years he enjoyed spending time with his family and golfing.

Alex leaves behind his loving daughter, Barbara Francis of Warren. He was the grandfather of Lauren Catalano of Warren, Kristine Catalano of Riverside and Lee Conti of Exeter. He was the proud great-grandfather of six: Alex, Anabella, Ace, Vincent, Antoinette and Hunter. Alex also leaves behind his brother Angelo Conti of Bristol. He was predeceased by his brothers Carmen, Giantano, John and Albert, and by his sisters Josephine Iervolino, Margaret DeSpirito, Philomena Merolla, Antonetta Simmons and Susan Mead.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visiting hours on Saturday, March 27, 2021, 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI, with a Funeral Service at 11 am. Burial with Military Honors will immediately follow at St. Alexander’s Cemetery, Greenlawn Avenue, Warren, RI.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tn 38105.
See www.wjsmithfh.com

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