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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH
FALVO
Introduced By:
Senators Dimitri, Sosnowski, Quezada, Burke, Patalano, Famiglietti, Gu,
de la Cruz, Vargas, and Appollonio
Date Introduced:
June 04, 2026
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of the
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Honorable Joseph Falvo, of Johnston. He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy D. Falvo.
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Mr. Falvo was born in the City of Providence, the son of the late Vincenzo and Ernestina Falvo;
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and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Falvo was a hard-working man who strove tirelessly to provide for his
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family and loved ones. Mr. Falvo worked for United Wire & Supply for 31 years, and later for
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J&K Electric as a sales manager for nearly 40 years. He also served our nation with honor and
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distinction as a member of the United States Army; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Falvo had a distinguished public service life, first as the Sealer of
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Weights and Measures for the Town of Johnston, and later as a member of the Johnston Town
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Council for 26 years, where he served his constituents with abiding integrity and tireless
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devotion. Mr. Falvo also served as a longtime member and Chairman of the Board of Canvassers;
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and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Falvo was a man of deep faith and was a communicant and lector at
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Holy Cross Church in Providence. His true passion in life, in addition to his family, professional
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career and public service, was his garden which he maintained meticulously. He was a passionate
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golfer and handball player, and he treasured his annual visits to Niagara Falls to visit his cousins,
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Dominic and Vince, who were as close as brothers to him; and
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WHEREAS, Joseph Falvo leaves behind his children, Steven T. Falvo, and his wife,
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Elizabeth, and Joseph S. Falvo, and his late wife, Barbara. Joseph Falvo also leaves behind his
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grandchildren, Barbi-Jo Falvo, Joseph J. Falvo, Tanya Boyer and her husband, Brett, Steven R.
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Falvo and Meaghan E. Lombardo, and her husband, Joseph, and his great-granddaughters, Siena
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and Savannah Lombardo. Mr. Falvo was the brother of Vincent Falvo, and his wife, Jean, and the
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late Peter Falvo, Anthony Falvo, and Santina Adamo; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest
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condolences on the passing of the Honorable Joseph Falvo; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Steven T. Falvo and Joseph S. Falvo.
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