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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TROY D. MARZETTA

     Introduced By: Senator Melissa A. Murray

     Date Introduced: June 29, 2021

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Mr.

Troy Marzetta. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Alfred and Rhonda Marzetta, the beloved

husband of Amy Marzetta, and devoted father of Abigail and Nicholas Marzetta; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Marzetta graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He was a member of the fraternity Tau

Kappa Epsilon, and served as their house father, forging many lifelong friendships; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Marzetta was a hardworking man who served as the Vice President of

Sales for the Affinity Group in New England for twelve years. He also proudly served our nation

with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Army Military Police in the Persian

Gulf; and

     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Marzetta greatly enjoyed landscaping his yard and

beautifying it with unique and interesting trees and plants. He also enjoyed fishing, travelling, and

all sports, and most particularly had a passion for playing fantasy football. Above all else, Mr.

Marzetti enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends and loved bringing them together

for special gatherings and events; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Marzetta spent more than ten wonderful summers at Camp Jori in

Wakefield camping, serving as a kitchen attendant, and eventually becoming a camp counselor;

and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, children and parents, Mr. Marzetta leaves behind his

stepmother, Patricia Marzetta, his brother, Jon Marzetta and his wife, Debra, and his two sisters,

Laurie and her husband, David Peloquin, and Cheryl Geoffrey. Mr. Marzetta was the son-in-law

of Henry and Karen Pristawa, and also leaves behind many nieces and nephews; now, therefore

be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest

condolences on the passing of Troy D. Marzetta; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Amy Marzetta and Family.

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