Richard E.of Continental Road, Greenville, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of Gloria (Coughlin) Margadonna.
Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, he was son of the late Eugene and Thelma (Cole)Margadonna. He had been a resident of Smithfield for 43 years.
Mr. Margadonna was a Sales Manager for Clipper Express Company in Boston for 22 years before retiring in 1993. He was a USMC veteran of the Korean War, a charter member of VFW Post 2929, Greenville and a member of The Marine Corps League in Davisville, RI.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sons David M. Margadonna of Margate, FL, Paul Margadonna of Lantana, FL, four daughters Susan J. Robes of Smithfield, Sandra A. Raybuck of Melbourne, FL, Joan M. Finucane and Mary E. Erbe, both of Smithfield, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild
A Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday at 9am in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the St. Robert Bellarmine Food Closet. If you need a ride for the funeral please call Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401 949 5557.