Joseph V. Polselli, 65, formerly of Cleveland Street, West Warwick passed away Sunday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Anna (Petrarca) Polselli. Born in Providence, he was a beloved son of Mabel (Costa) Duarte and the late Joseph Polselli and step-son of Joseph Duarte.

Mr. Polselli was self-employed as a carpet installer and arborist. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. An avid Outdoorsman, Joe was a member of the Beagle Club in Warwick.

He was the loving father of Shannon Polselli-Matrullo and her husband Larry of Warwick. Caring brother of Richard Polselli and his companion Deborah Lawrence of Coventry and Jo-Ann Polselli of West Warwick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 am in Sacred Heart Church, 820 Providence Street, West Warwick followed by full military honors. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

Gifts in his memory to the Potter League for Animals, P.O. Box 412, Newport, RI 02840 would be appreciated.

Arrangements by THE PRATA-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME.

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