John M. Degiulio, Sr.

John M. DeGiulio, Sr., 92 of East Greenwich, founder of DeGiulio Insurance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022

John married the love of his life, Lillian E. (Connelly) DeGiulio, on November 11, 1957.  Their courtship began at the William Hall Library in the Edgewood section of Cranston, where their love continued to blossom for seventy years.  A common thread throughout their love story, John and Lillian shared a passion for music, world travel and most of all spending time with their family.

Born in the Federal Hill section of Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Magnatta) DeGiulio, John took great pride in his Italian heritage.  As a young boy working in the family business, Joe’s Acorn Market, John learned the value of hard work.

John graduated from LaSalle Academy and Providence College.  Upon his graduation, he went on to serve his country honorably in the Korean Conflict.  John served in the US Army Infantry and Signal Corps.  He returned home from active duty to begin teaching in the Providence School System.  While teaching, John was introduced to the insurance business.  In this capacity, financial services became his life’s work. During his professional career, John established and owned DeGiulio Insurance where he achieved Presidents Awards for the highest sales. He also served as President of the Insurance Pay Plan Finance Corp., as well as Executive VP of Tipco Finance Corporation with offices in RI and MA.  He also owned and operated the former Lakewood Travel Agency and had been President of the former Michael John Realty Corporation.

John’s community interests included being an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Church Holy Name Society and had served many years as head usher.  He held memberships and supported the American Legion and Knights of Columbus as a 4 ^th Degree Knight.  John and his family have fond memories of spending time on the bay and held memberships at the East Greenwich Yacht Club, Potowomut Country Club and The Greenwich Club.

John is survived by his son Michael J. DeGiulio of Narragansett, his daughter-in-law Jane (Cardillo) DeGiulio of Narragansett, his brother Gerald DeGiulio of Florida, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his wife Lillian E. (Connelly) DeGiulio; sons Sgt. John M. DeGiulio, Jr., US Army and Gerald T. DeGiulio, Sr., and brother Joseph V. DeGiulio.

Funeral Saturday, May 7 ^th at 8:30am from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick.  Calling hours:  Friday, May 6 ^th 4-7pm.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors.