- Date Of Birth: February 26, 1929
- Date Of Death: August 26, 2023
- State: Rhode Island
James V. Peluso Sr., 94 of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (DiLenardo) Peluso. They were happily married for 65years.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Onofrio (James) and Antonetta (Campopiano) Peluso.
Mr. Peluso worked as a lineman for Narragansett Electric for many years before retiring.
He was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.
James played baseball, football and basketball for Central High School and was a 1947 graduate.
James took care of his family as a young boy after losing his father at 11 years old and instilled those values within his children and grandchildren to always help your family.
Above all else, James loved being surrounded by his family. He was always willing to talk sports to anyone especially his beloved Yankee’s.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, James V. Peluso Jr. and his companion, Karen Macari, Linda Rotondo and her husband Angelo, Thomas and Michael Peluso and a devoted sister, Genevieve Costabile. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, James and Rebecca Peluso, Matthew and Katie Peluso, Lesley and Ralph Ruggiano and Michael Rotondo as well as 8 dear great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Dolores Edwards.
