Francis R. Nerney, 88, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was the companion of Louise Smeraldo.
Born in Providence, he a son of the late Edward “Teddy” and Rose (Zoglio) Nerney.
Francis was a lifelong baseball fan; he was a devoted Boston Red Sox fan. He was a purchasing manager for Edward Parkinson Manufacturing Company for many years. Following his retirement Francis spent his free time swimming or playing cards, but most of all he enjoyed Facetiming his grandsons, whom he adored very much.
Francis was the beloved father of Christopher Nerney and wife April Parker, Jennifer Nerney, and Jessica Nerney and husband Scott Kawamoto. He is also survived by his two grandchildren Everett and Brooks Kawamoto. He was the brother of Sylvia Rinaldi, Virginia Pagliaro, Kathy Moulton and husband Harry, and the late Paul and Edward Nerney. Francis also leaves many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held at 8:15 am Saturday, March 22 from the “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd, Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation will be held Friday, March 21, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to The Boys & Girls Club of Providence.
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