83, of Johnston, formerly of North Providence, passed away Friday.  He was the husband of the late Paula (Saritelli) Gemma.  They were married 35 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alduino and Antonetta (Belmonte) Gemma.

He is survived by two sons, Steven M. Gemma of MA, and Michael J. Gemma of IN; a daughter, Kerri-Ann Morrison of Foster; a brother, Robert Gemma of North Providence; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  He was the brother of the late Annette, Joseph, Alphonse and Anthony Gemma.

His funeral with visitation will be held Thursday at 8:30am from The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in St. Thomas Church Fruit Hill Avenue Providence.  Burial will be private.  Flowers are respectfully omitted.  Arrangements by A. TARRO & SONS Funeral Home.