Michael V. Metallo, Ph.D.,69, of Turnessa Drive, a professor at Providence College, died unexpectedly Monday, September 10 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband for 44 years of Carol Ann (Clauer) Metallo.
Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Carrie (DeRecco) Metallo . He lived in North Providence for 13 years previously living in East Providence.
Dr. Metallo was a graduate of Seton Hall University, Notre Dame University and received his Ph.D. from New York University. He was a professor of Asian History at Providence College and taught in the Western Civilization Program for 41 years.
Michael loved his family above all. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children: son, Michael Vincent Metallo, Jr., daughter in law, Natalie and grandson Nicholas all of Huntersville, NC; daughter, Suzanne Lynn Rochman, son in law, Dr. Evan Rochman and stepchildren, Hannah and Zachary all of Hamilton, MA; son, Steven Joseph Metallo, Ph.D., daughter in law Karen, grandson Tyler and granddaughter, Caroline; all of Silver Spring, MD; sister in law, Claire Metallo of Holmdel, NJ; nephew, Mark, niece, Lydia; sister in law Peggy McAllister of St. Joseph, Michigan and four nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 at the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Visitation hours are Thursday, 3 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath Street, Providence, RI 02908. If you are in need of a ride for visitation and or funeral, please contact Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401 949 5557.