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Arlene Griswold Obituary
Arlene was born in Westerly, on August 10, 1941, the daughter of the late James and Minnie (Capizzano) Bruno. She was a nurse for over 40 years, spending the last 18 as the Babcock Middle School nurse in Westerly. She previously worked at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert K. Griswold of Charlestown; her brothers, Charles Bruno and wife, Carol, of East Brunswick, N.J., and James Bruno and wife, Martha, of Westerly; her sisters, Eleanor Chimento and husband, George, of Westerly, and Sharon Jones and husband, Peter, of Westerly; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by her sister, Gloria Panciera.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. Memorial calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship St., Westerly.
For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com.
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Patty Urso
August 10, 2013
So sorry to learn of Arlene's death. Will always have fond memories of our days at WHS. May the love and memories you shared sustain you during this very difficult time. Fondly, Patty Remor Urso
George & Linda Cucitrone(Garafola)
August 9, 2013
Jim, Bob, and Family:
Our deepest prayers and sympathy to you all at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
carole ornberg
August 8, 2013
my deepest sympathies to the griswold and bruno families....arlene made people smile with her beautiful sense of humor...so many fond memories of oak street and all the fun we shared..fondly carole giorno ornberg
August 6, 2013
Bob,
Your wife was one of the sweetest ladies, I've had the pleasure of knowing. I remember her never letting me go home when I was "sick" @ Babcock.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Gaccione
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Jeff & Darlene Burrell
August 5, 2013
Jim:
Sorry for your loss. We think of you and Martha often, remembering the good old days.
Our condolences to the Bruno family.
August 4, 2013
Bob,our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Arlene. Anne & John Hamelin
August 3, 2013
Arlene gave us some good laughs in the teachers room back at Babcock Middle School. RIP Arlene.
August 3, 2013
Sorry about Arlene's death. Keeping you all in prayer.
Laurie Pacecca
August 3, 2013
Bob - Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. May God's love bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Laurie, Bob & Adam Pacecca
August 3, 2013
Arlene was the spunkiest patient that I had. When she came in the we all knew we were in for some good laughs as well as warm caring thoughts and wishes. We will all miss her. Barbara Shawn (Beachcrest Dental)
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