Owner of Ernie's Flower Shop on Federal Hill, Ernest Cesario, Passes at 89

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Owner of Ernie's Flower Shop on Federal Hill, Ernest Cesario, Passes at 89

Ernest Cesario, 89, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Rita S. (Sacramento-Fernandes) Cesario for 65 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alberto and Carmela (Passalacqua) Cesario.

Mr. Cesario owned and operated Ernie’s Flower Shop on Federal Hill for many years before retiring.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Bryan Cesario and his companion, Karen Eunis, Rita J. Cesario-Provost and her husband Gerard and Ernest Cesario, Jr. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Matthew Cesario, Michael Carpenter and David Carpenter. He was predeceased by 10 siblings.

Mr. Cesario’s funeral and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 301 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To plant a memorial tree in honor of Ernest Cesario, please visit the Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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