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John Abbenante Obituary

ABBENANTE, JOHN N. 69, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Bayberry Commons in Pascoag. He was born in Providence, the son of the late John A. Abbenante and Anna (Johnson) Francis. Mr. Abbenante was employed at Raytheon for 50 years until his retirement. John was also an Army veteran. He is survived by his loving sister Sandra Plourde and her husband Joe of Suffield, CT, his nieces, Catherine Smith, Donna Sirenski, Debbie Nicholson and his nephew, Jeff Plourde. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Mary's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday morning 9-10 am. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences. The family would also like to thank the Staff at Bayberry Commons for the wonderful care John was given during his illness.

Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 19, 2013.
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My deepest sympathy to John`s family although I have`nt seen him many years I remember him from the old neighborhood.

Arthur & Lynn Zanfagna

February 21, 2013

Condolences To the Abbenante family. John was a classmate and friend going back 50 years. He was a good man and will be remembered. May he rest in peace.

Classmate/friend

February 20, 2013

My deepest sympathies to John's family. I worked with John at Raytheon. He was a wonderful man; always upbeat and a good worker ... a genuinely nice person. God bless.

Pauline Mello

February 19, 2013

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