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Paul Cimini Obituary

CIMINI, PAUL 71, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 7, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Donati) Cimini. They were happily married for 47 years. Born in Providence, he was son of the late Nicholas and Edith (Vani) Cimini. Paul was an outrider throughout New England later becoming a thouroghbred trainer up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, Peter and Toni Cimini and her fiancé Gregory Spirito. He was the devoted brother of Joan Cimini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11am in Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. www.marianiandson.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Cimini

33 Entries

Charles Greer

April 4, 2025

I knew Paul Cimini for many years throughout the New England Horse Racing Circuit. He was a great guy and superior horseman. I last saw him in 1994 at Suffolk Downs, he was no longer Outriding. He had become a grainer and was doing well. He is truly missed, all my condolences go out to his family and friends. Rest in Peace Paul - You deserve it!!!

Charlie Greer

April 4, 2024

I knew Paul Cimini from a young age - (13 years old) he approved me for ponying horses at that age at Scarborough Downs in Scarborough Maine. He was the lead Outrider at the time and a GREAT guy to talk to on many occasions. Nearing the end of the summer racing season (1970) at Scarborough Downs he came to me. He told me the track was going to try something different this year. Instead of closing right after Labor Day, the track was going to race - Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons until November 15th. He could not stay due to other commitments. He told me, if you take my place you can have it full time every summer after that. I agreed, he told me where I had to go to get my Outrider's Uniform. The most impressive thing for me was that this Man offered a 16 year old an Outrider's position. As well as he never asked me if I had any questions. Paul had full trust in me since I had been ponying horses at that track 4 summers in a row. I fulfilled my duties then, for the next two summers - (1971 - 1972). When I went to Rockingham Park the next season Paul was one of the Outriders as well as at Suffolk Downs. Suffolk Downs. Rockingham race the summertime, Suffolk Downs the other nine months. He and I was cross paths quite often and He Always had good things to say about anything. Never heard him say an angry word. I have a vivid memory that at one of those tracks. He caught a loose race horse on his off side right at the outside rail. The race horse knocked him and his pony over the outside rail. I was at the quarter pole chute and this incident happened around the 7/8-th pole. I was not on horseback so way too far for me to get to him. The track Emergency Responders were there quickly. Best I can recall both he and his pony were uninjured. I joined the Air Force in 1978 and in one of my visits back to New England, I visited Suffolk Downs. I was in the barn area and walking near the 3/8 ths pole. I saw someone who I thought was Paul holding a lunge line. As I neared him. and it had been several years since last seeing him. I started to say Pa--, he said yes, I thought that was you. He told me he was training horses now and recently won six races. We had a great 10 minute conversation. This is the last time I ever saw and for some reason that incident stays with me. Over a year ago at Tampa Bay Downs, I had the chance to speak with a lady Outrider. I was giving her a brief synopsis of my career and how I became an Outrider. Then mentioned the name of the guy who got me my Outriders position was Paul Cimini. She immediately stated, I know him well, I know his wife well, I know his family well I was shocked, I asked her if Paul was still alive, she - oh no - he died several years ago. It hit me hard knowing the kind of guy he was and now he is gone. I looked him up and he popped right up on the computer. I read the Obituary with my mind going all the way back to 1966. I hope there is a big racetrack in heaven and Paul is on the job. My Deepest and most Sincere condolences to any and all family members. I WANT you to Paul Cimini was one of a kind and an all around Great Guy that walked the earth. While influencing my life and I am sure many other lives as well. Rest in Peace Paul - Be completely confident you are and will never be forgotten by me.

Charles Greer

April 4, 2023

Paul Samini with the outrider up at Scarborough Downs in Maine, when I started pony horses at 13 years old. In 1970 the track was going to run a new test Friday, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon. He said he couldn´t stay he had to go to a different job he said if I take his place, I can have a full-time the following summers, he trusted me at 16 years old. He was a good guy one of the best guys I´ve met at the race track. I actually ran into another route writer back in January of this year when I message his name she said I know him well I know his wife, his kids , I was shocked how much to say we have my Sarah sincerest condolences and apologies are condolences. Very worried that Pol has passed. I hope he´s resting in peace up there at the big race track in the sky.

susan cunningham

January 30, 2022

Just read about Paul. I read Charlie Greer's condolence. I to met Paul at Scarborough Downs. Paul was a wonderful guy from a wonderful family. I was in Maine with my aunt and uncle Rita and Lee Reynolds racing for the summer. Night racing and Old Orchard beach in the daytime! My best to all. Susan Riese Cunningham

Charles Greer

January 22, 2022

I knew Paul Cimini since the mid 1960s. He got me my first Outrider's job at Scarborough Downs in Scarborough, Maine in 1970 when I was 16 years old. I would see him Outriding at both Suffolk Downs and Rockingham Park as the years went by. Then I joined the Air Force and when I would come back to New England to visit I would see and talk to him as he had now become a trainer. One of the BEST guys I have ever met! I recently moved near Tampa Bay Downs and went to the track and spoke with one of the Outriders. I mentioned Paul's name, she said, "Knew him very well, knew his wife and kids." I was shocked, I asked her if he was still alive and she said Paul had passed several years ago. That was about three weeks ago and I have no stopped thinking of Paul since, so I decided to look him up on line and found this page. My heart and prayers are with Paul and his family, the world lost a Great Guy when Paul passed away - May He Rest in Peace!
Charlie Greer...

Debbie Lapointe(Angus)

May 28, 2012

I just heard about Paul's passing. My deepest sympathy goes to his family. I will always remember Paul with a smile. He was a great person and a great outrider and horseman. I know he is in Heaven now and has been welcomed with open arms.
Peace be with you.

Sherry Finn

May 27, 2012

My sympathies to Donna, Pete, Toni and Joan. Paul was the best - always a smile - Never had to worry if you had a tough horse when he was outrider. I'll always remember him as a friend. He will be missed.

melissa lima

April 14, 2012

Donna,Pete,Toni,
We are so sorry for your loss.It was a loss for so many. We will all miss him very much,may you find comfort in your memories,
Much Love
Meissa& Woody
P.s. Paul every time I dump a bucket to make a puddle I will think of you god bless

Janine Savoie

April 14, 2012

Dear Donna, Pete, Toni and the entire family-my heartfelt condolences go out to you. Paul was a great man and wonderful horseman. We have truly lost a great one.
Janine Savoie

Kelly Ernst

April 13, 2012

Donna,Toni and Peter, So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.

SHARON NARDOLILLO

April 12, 2012

JOAN,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....WE HAVEN'T SEEN EACH OTHER IN A WHILE BUT PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS OFTEN. LOVE AND PRAYERS ALWAYS.

Phil & Sheila Ernst

April 12, 2012

So shocked and very sorry to hear about Paul. He was a tremendous horsemen and the best outrider ever. We know he will be sorely missed. There really are no words...

CHERYL RUIZZO

April 12, 2012

TO THE FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME COMFORT IN REMEMERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU SHARED..A FRIEND..CHERYL RUIZZO

Joe and Linda Cimini

April 12, 2012

Dinna so sorry to hear of paul's passing our thoughts and prayer our with you and the family.

Paula Cram

April 11, 2012

Donna, so sorry to hear of Paul's passing . He was such a good man and will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Paula and Marriah Cram

dennis lima

April 11, 2012

Dennis Lima Jr and Family Rest in peace Paul,,you were the best in catching a loose horse.you have alot of friends waiting for you in heaven.....

florence siravo

April 11, 2012

to donna pete tony and joan, there really are no words. Just want you to know, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Keep his memory alive remembering all the good times, it will help you cope with the loss..sorry.......florence gemma siravo.

April 10, 2012

Paul was a respected horse trainer and friend. He will be missed by all. May the memories of Paul bring you comfort.

Dennis Desmarais (Spring Hill, Fl.)

corinne gilardo

April 10, 2012

Dear Donna Pete Toni and Joan we are so very sorry to hear of Pauls passing our thoughts and hearts are with you. God bless Corky and Lisa.

Buddy Gaudiana

April 10, 2012

I'll miss you my long time friend...I know we didn't see each other often lately but just knowing you were in the world made it a better place. I have never forgotten those early mornings at Lincoln Downs you kidding with me and making the world right. I hope your in that better place now.
Donna, Pete,and Toni I am truly sorry,
Paul was a great guy and friend.

Sincerely
Buddy Gaudiana

April 10, 2012

Dear Donna, Pete and Toni, I am so sorry to hear the news of Paul passing on. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Carol Skawinski

April 10, 2012

A LONG TIME FRIEND THAT I WENT TO ST ANN'S SCHOOL WITH IN 1956. MY PRAYS ARE WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.

JOE MANCINI

mary-jane and will kettering

April 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 10, 2012

Dear Donna And Family We Are Deeply Saddand To Read About Paul Our Prayers Are With You At This Sorrowful Eime.
Ron& Doris Fisher

Tom Creel

April 10, 2012

We will miss Paul my thoughts and prayers are with you

April 10, 2012

Donna and family, our prayers are with you all, sure sorry to hear about Paul, he is in a better place. we have nice memorys of him, take care Sincerely, Ron & Doris Fisher, Sun City Cener, FL.

Brittany, granddaughter of George Brown

April 10, 2012

So sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was a dear friend to Grampy (George Brown) and it hurts to see him so down about it. We can only be happy that he is not suffering anymore, and remember all the memories and good times we shared with him.

April 10, 2012

Please accept my sincere condolances for the loss of your dad. God bless...
John Cicerchia

Keith & Carole Stiles

April 10, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your fondest of memories. God Bless.

PHYLLIS JALBERT

April 10, 2012

Donna,Joan,Toni,Peter,
Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss
He will always be on our minds and in our hearts. Hope he meets up with Joe at some point. PHYLLIS & BOB JALBERT

Kathy Manning

April 10, 2012

Donna, Pete and Tori, so sorry to hear about Paul. We always loved seeing you in the spring in Boston. Wishing you all the best and please contact us anytime.
Kathy & Bobby Manning

bobby knych

April 10, 2012

my thoughts and prayers go out to Donna and family,,Paul was a good friend and will carry good memories of him,,Paul always had great stories to tell when I stopped by the barn,,,god bless

sandy hart

April 10, 2012

Donna,Peter,and Toni,,,I am so sorry to hear about paul,he is at peace now and he he will always be remembered,he was a friend to all and lived a wonderful life. sandy (melissa's mom)

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