Lepore, Arthur, F., 55, formerly of Rounds Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on July 26, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Arthur and Edith R. (Dufresne) Lepore, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside.

Mr. Lepore was a welder and fabricator for Anvil International.

He is survived by two sons; Brian D. Lepore of Riverside and Matthew T. Lepore and his fiance Samantha Mason of Fall River, MA, a granddaughter; Lily G. Lepore and a sister; Donna M. Birchall and her husband Peter of Kissimmee, FL. He was the former husband of Wendy Scienzo of Riverside.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday July 31, 2013 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 10 am. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-8 pm.

Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Arthur’s memory to the Arthur Lepore Funeral Service Fund, c/o www.gofundme.com/3pjc4g would be deeply appreciated.