Thomas Folco, Jr.

Folco, Thomas A. Jr., 89, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born in Providence, Thomas was also a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thomas was the youngest son to the late Tomasso and Celeste (Menghella) Folco. He was the last surviving sibling of Gaetano, Domenic, Louis, Rocco, and Vincent Folco, Josephine Andrews, and Anna Garofolini. He is survived by nieces and nephews.

Thomas was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country from 1947-1950. He had a true love for animals and was the proud friend to his beloved parrot, Tufu, for over 30 years.

Visitation will be held Monday from 9-11 am in the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, followed by committal prayers and military honors in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.