Benito J. "Nito" Boiardi

Benito J. “Nito” Boiardi, 85, of Warwick, passed away on December 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marguerite “Peg” Boiardi.  Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late John and Celeste (Nicoli) Boiardi.

Mr. Boiardi has been a chemist for Kenyon Industries for the last 46 years, where he considered his work his hobby and passion.  He was an Army Korean War Veteran and loved reading about war and history.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his devoted son, John and his wife Kathleen, and his adored grandson, Matthew.  He was the brother of the late Veronica Keating, Louisa Quealy, Mary Therrault and Nora Shando.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 5 ^th at 10:30am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich.  Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.  Calling hours:  Thursday, January 4 ^th 5-8pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the Fr. John V. Doyle School, 343 South Main St. Coventry, RI 02816.