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BESSETTE, JANINE I. (BORKOWSKI), 93, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Bessette. Born October 19, 1922, a daughter of the late Stanislaw and Helen (Nardolni) Borkowski, she lived in Providence for many years before moving to Portsmouth eight years ago. Janine was employed for many years at the Nicholson File Company in East Providence, RI and upon its closing, worked at Valueland Market in Providence, RI. She was a former parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Providence, RI. Janine is survived by her son Steven Bessette and his wife Monica of Gettysburg, PA, her son David Bessette and his wife Lori of Portsmouth, RI, three grandchildren; Justin Bessette of Boston, MA, Michael Bessette of Fort Collins, CO, Shanna (Bessette) Callandret of Newport, RI, and a great granddaughter, Olivia Marie Callandret of Newport, RI. She was a sister of the late Catherine Graziano, Alexandria Berstecher, Stanley, Chester and Walter Borkowski. The funeral service will be held Thursday, at 11:30 am, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Wednesday, 5:00 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Saint Jude Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105 in her memory will be appreciated. For online condolences, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Dear Dave & Lori and family,
Just heard about your mom's passing. We're so sorry for your loss. May she rest in eternal peace and love.
Deb Imondi & Michael Femino
Deborah Imondi
February 19, 2016
Steven,Monica,David,Lori and family,
Aunt Janine and Uncle Joe were a close part of our family growing up. They are together again. Sadly missed but forever remembered. Peace and love to you all.
Donna & David Spirito
February 11, 2016
Sorry for your loss Dave and Lori
Tim Brady
February 10, 2016
Oh My Dear Friend....I Miss YOU! We had lots of fun together, so many memories I have of us, which are dear to my heart. I know you are chatting with my M&D tell them all about us!
Tina Brady
February 10, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn & Thomas Pandolfini Sr.
February 9, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edward & Katherine Borkowski
February 9, 2016
With the greatest sympathy for your loss
Del & Russ Chace
February 9, 2016
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