Arthur A. Meola

Arthur A. Meola, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Angela A. (Lepore) Meola. Born in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of the late Angelo D. and Maria (Pilotti) Meola. He moved to Providence in 1940 and had lived in North Providence for many years.

Arthur had worked as a tool and cutter grinder for the former Industrial Machine Corporation. of Georgiaville. He was an accomplished magician and was a member of the Society of American Magicians and was Past Vice President of the RI International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was a WWII Army Veteran and served with the 69th Infantry Division.and was a member of American Legion Post 35 of Providence and the North Providence Senior Citizens. He was the brother of the late Benjamin V. Meola and Flora Meola.

Funeral from the MACERONI Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, Monday at 8:00am, followed by a Mass of Christian at 9:00am in St. Edwards Church, Branch Ave., Providence. Visiting hours respectfully omitted. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Please omit flowers.