In Re Estate of Gemma

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on appeal by Steven Ricci, father of Anthony Gemma, the deceased, from an Order of the Probate Court of the City of Warwick of May 15, 2008. The Probate Court's Order denied Mr. Ricci's Petition to Remove Kathleen Gemma as the Administrator of the Estate of Anthony Gemma. This Court has jurisdiction over probate appeals pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 33-23-1.

Facts and Travel

On December 15, 2006, Anthony Gemma died intestate as a result of a motor vehicle collision with a drunk driver.1 Anthony was 17 years old at the time of his death and is survived by his…