title: A Wake in Providence
text: # A Wake in Providence
  
  A Wake in Providence (also titled Almost Married) is a 1999 American independent comedy film that is the directorial debut of Rosario Roveto Jr. It stars Vincent Pagano, who also co-wrote the screenplay, and Victoria Rowell.
  
  ## Premise
  
  When Anthony's African-American girlfriend Alissa meets his Italian-American family at his grandfather's funeral, confrontations, confessions, and a hilarious race to the altar ensue!
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Vincent Pagano as Anthony
  * Victoria Rowell as Alissa
  * Mike Pagano as Frankie
  * Adrienne Barbeau as Aunt Lidia
  * Micole Mercurio as Aunt Elaine
  * Lisa Raggio as Claudia
  * Dan Lauria as Rudy
  * Kaye Kingston as Gram Baldassarre
  * Louis Guss as Uncle Guy
  * Sam Coppola as Uncle Joe
  * John Capodice as Uncle Sal
  * Mark DeCarlo as Vinnie
  * Jane Milmore as Patty
  * John Mariano as Brunie
  * Billy Van Zandt as Louie
  * Magda Harout as Aunt Alma
  