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Dr. Enrico F. Garzilli

Deceased: 2022-06-07

Diocese: PROVIDENCE

Seminary Graduation Year: 1963


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Dr. Enrico Garzilli, the son of the late Frank Garzilli and Filomena (Parillo) Garzilli passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He is survived by his brothers Richard and Robert Garzilli and his sister-in-law Lucy (DiBiasio) Garzilli; and brother of the late Frank Garzilli. He is also survived by his nieces Lisa Garzilli and Donna (Michael) Swain and his great nephews Brody, Luke, Matthew, and Gregory, and his great niece Bella.

Enrico exhibited a great love for music, spirituality, and literature throughout his entire life. He composed several musical plays, organ symphonies, many songs and spiritual pieces. In addition, he had advanced degrees and a PhD in comparative literature. Enrico was an especially kind, generous, and compassionate person who offered help wherever it was needed. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 10:00 am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High Street, Wakefield, RI. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to Encore Spirit Productions, P.O. Box 207, Narragansett, RI 02882.