Oresto Conti, Jr

Oresto "Russ" Joseph Conti Jr., 60, of Huntersville, NC passed away Wednesday March 6, 2013 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Russ was born August 2, 1952 in Providence, Rhode Island to Rena Bellanger Conti and the late Oresto Joseph Conti. He was a structural engineer with General Dynamics, a member of the West Barrington Mens Club in Rhode Island and was an avid golfer. Along with his mother, Russ is survived by his loving wife Carol Buckless Conti; daughter, Wendy Gherardi (Vincent) of Huntersville, NC; son, Paul Russell Conti of Rhode Island; grandson, Nicholas Gherardi; brothers, Richard Conti and Dino Conti of Rhode Island; sister, Angela Sutherland of California. Memorial Services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 6, 2013 in the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren RI. Immediately following the service there will be a gathering at the home of Richard Conti, 3 Pine Haven Dr., Wyoming, RI 02898. Memorial contributions may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.