Anthony Pasquale Proto, age 90 formerly of 20 Libby Lane, Warren, RI, passed away Feb. 13, 2012. Born in Bristol, RI, he was the son of the late Frederick and Carmela (Fiore) Proto. Prior to retiring, Mr. Proto worked for Rohm & Haas Mfg., Transtechnology Mfg and Lloyd Mfg. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II and was a former communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Bristol.
He is survived by his children: Donna M. Tommer of Berkley, MA, Wayne Anthony Proto of Providence and Glenn Allen Proto of E. Taunton; siblings: Gaetano Proto of N. Providence, Susie Souza of Westport, and Carmela “Millie” Lima of Bristol; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchild and several nieces & nephews. He was the brother of the late Frank & Joseph Proto, Mary Hamel & Katherine Dias.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River THURSDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, 180 Essex St., Fall River at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M.