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Sharon Petrarca Obituary
Sharon grew up in Warwick and lived most of her adult life in West Warwick.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (O'Donnell) Finegan formally of Warwick, and the beloved mother of Lauren E. Petrarca and James M. Petrarca, both of West Warwick. Cherished sister of Frank Finegan of Newport, John Finegan of South Kingstown, and Joan Greene of North Kingstown, she will also be dearly missed by her eight nieces and nephews.
Sharon loved her jobs at the Department of Labor and Training and the West Warwick Public library. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed giving back to the community.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2008 at 10:00 am in St. Gregory the Great Church, Warwick. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Sharon's memory to: The West Warwick Public Library Association, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick, RI, 02983, and/or to the CITE School, 15 Bough Street, Providence, RI, 02909, would be deeply appreciated. For on line condolences and information please visit www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Petrarca
Vanessa Cooley
August 6, 2008
Sharon was a wonderful woman that we came to know and appreciate through our work together. She will be sadly missed by us and others at the Department of Education.
Vanessa Cooley and Paul Williams
Ariane Walters
July 31, 2008
A Bouquet of beautiful memories,
Sprayed with a million tears,
Wishing God could have spared you,
Just for a few more years.
We love you, we miss you and
We are proud to keep your dream and vision alive.
Lauren you are in my heart and prayers...Your mother has a great soul and now that will be carried on within you....
Edward Curran
July 31, 2008
To Sharon's Children,
I worked with your Mom at NetworkRI. We shared a common habit of listening to Imus..your Mom was such a nice,sweet,smart and funny woman..she will be missed..only the good die young...god bless Sharon....
David Kilduff
July 30, 2008
Dear Jimmy and Family, I learned of the passing of your mom and just wanted to express my sincere sympathy. She was a very nice lady who I remember being at all our baseball and basketball games at St. Joe's. Jimmy, I am not good at stuff like this but I hope you can remember all the great memories you and your mom have. God Bless My Friend. Dave Kilduff
July 30, 2008
Dear Lauren and Jimmy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Your mom was such a kind and patient person. I always admired her honesty, willingness to offer her opinions, and, above all, the love of her family. While we can't possibly offer words that can truly comfort you, please know that you are in our thoughts nad prayers.
Sincerely,
Alyso, Adam, Brandon and Kayley Satchell
Marsha Mcdowell
July 30, 2008
To Family,
I will remember always and miss Sharon's smiling face and harty laugh which was infectious on me and I know many of her co-workers.
May you find peace, because she has. God bless you all.
Patty Antonellis
July 29, 2008
Dear Lauren and Jimmy,
My deepest sympathy to both of you in the loss of your beloved mom. I watched as you tenderly and lovingly cared for her during her illness. She was so proud of both of you. I truly will miss your mom as we shared many great times together. I will treasure her friendhip forever and will always keep her in my heart.
Love, Patty
CHERYL SOUZA
July 29, 2008
Dear, Joan
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Sharon well,but from all that I've read she was a special lady.
And knowing all that you have done,
you are a special sister.
Anita Corley
July 29, 2008
To Sharon's Family,
Sharon was in our water aerobics class in West Warwick. She was fun and kind, and we shared many conversations after class. She was very proud of her children and loved you both so much. It is hard to believe that just a year ago she was visiting her daughter on the west coast, and shared with us details about her lovely trip. She had so much fun on that trip, and loved the flowers and the beauty of the waterfront city.
I do miss her kind hellos and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Anita Corley
GAIL GREGORY (FINEGAN)
July 28, 2008
SHARON WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED, GENEROUS AND LOVING PERSON. A BELOVED AUNT TO MY CHILDREN,AND GODMOTHER TO MY DAUGHTER WHO SHARED SHARON'S MIDDLE NAME OF ELIZABETH. SHARON WAS A THOUGHTFUL AND LOVING DAUGHTER TO HER PARENTS. AFTER COLLEGE GRADUATION, SHE WAS A TEACHER, THEN GREW IN TO AN IMPORTANT MEMBER OF THE DEPT. OF LABOR AND TRAINING, SHE WAS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE WEST WARWICK COMMUNITY AND ENJOYED LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS. WE WILL MISS HER SENSE OF HUMOUR AND LOVING WAYS. THE FAMILY ENJOYED OUR HOLIDAYS AT HER HOME AND THE TIMES WHERE WE WATCHED OUR CHILDREN GROW UP IN TO LOVING COUSINS. SHE IS IN OUR HEARTS AND WE WILL ALWAYS THINK OF HER AND HER LOVING WAYS.
Deborah Walker (Wesley Applegate's grandmother)
July 28, 2008
Dear Lauren and Jimmy:
With thoughts of sympathy:
When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel.
Please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
May the warm and loving memories of your mother be a comfort to you now and may it help to know I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
July 28, 2008
Dear Lauren and Jimmy,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother, she was a strong and wonderful women who endured much in her life, yet never complained. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
May God bless both of you.
Sincerely,
Stephen and Debbie Alves
Shawn Moore
July 28, 2008
Jimmy and Lauren,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that we can do, please do let us know.
Shawn Moore and Family
JoAnn Dowiot
July 28, 2008
Dear Joan and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. Memories of Sharon are eternal and can never be taken away. God bless all of you.
Dionne Price
July 28, 2008
My sympathy to the family,
Sharon was such a sweet person with a warm heart and smile. May you find comfort and peace in all the good memories of her.
Dave, Debbie (Giusti) David & Courtney Creta
July 28, 2008
Frank, John, & Joan,
Being a neighbor of yours many years ago, how can one forget the fun that the Giusti's and the Finegan's had on a number of occasions, most often our pool; and who can forget the "firework" displays....You guys were almost like family; great people, wonderful neighbors. You had such nice parents and Sharon was an extraordinary person; a great sister who took care of you; always looking out for her brothers and sister...... She was loved so much by her family. She actually was our "first" babysitter. The memories go way back after reading about Sharon's passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all; you had a great sister, and her children were blessed with such a wonderful mother. We would see her on occassion and she was still the same sweet, caring person I can remember many years past. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your lives..Cherish the memories!
debra roffo
July 27, 2008
Jimmy and Lauren, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I had the pleasure of knowing Sharon when our son's played baseball together. Sharon was such a beautiful person inside and out and was a wonderful mom. She will be missed.
The Roffo Family
Jeanne & Frank Costanza
July 27, 2008
Lauren and Jimmy,
We are very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a good friend and neighbor. Our prayers are with you.
Tracey Mitchell
July 27, 2008
To all
My deepest sympathies to Sharon's family. I remember her as teenager when I visited with her sister Joan. She will missed and my condolences go out tot the family.
Ellen Zyrkowski
July 27, 2008
Lauren and Jimmy,
We are here for you- whatever you need us to do. I cannot imagine losing a parent at such a young age. You are both so strong- and remember- your mom loved you very much.
Love, Ellen
patti hughes
July 27, 2008
To Joan and family,
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Joan, you were a wonderful sister to Sharon and a loving friend. My prayers are with you all. Love, Patti Hughes
Emily Auger
July 27, 2008
Dear Mrs. Greene,
I was very sorry to hear about your sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Emily Auger
David Mahon
July 27, 2008
John & Family
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the lost of your loved one.
Jane Sweeney
July 27, 2008
I was fortunate enough to work with Sharon in the West Warwick Networkri office. She was sucha hard worker and also fun and so easy to talk to. She will be missed.
Debra Iafrati
July 27, 2008
I had the privledge to play golf with her on occasion at WWCC-she was a real trooper and never seemed to complain like most of us. I did not know her well but she seemed like a gentle person and a real lady. We will miss her. My condolences to her family.
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