Michael Bova Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Bova of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, born in Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away on October 5, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Anna Bova (Velleca); his parents, Michael Bova, Sr. and Jennie Bova (Moretta); and his siblings, Peter Bova and Anna Cerbo.
He is survived by: his wife Maureen E. Bova (Arruda); his children, Deborah Coop (Peter), Patty Pacitti (William), Michele Brown (Bobby) and Kristin Bova (Dennis Rapko); his stepsons, Robert and Michael LaPolice; and his grandchildren, Robert Pacitti, Jessica Weaver, Richard Pacitti, Katie Von Maffi, Jenifer McCabe, Michael Guertin Jr., Justin Guertin and Adam LaPolice. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org), 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, 38105 TN or the RI Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907.
