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Josephine Forit Obituary

FORIT, JOSEPHINE M. (PARISI), 92, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008 in the presence of her loving family. She was the wife of the late Andrew Bonanno, and the late John P. Forit.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michele and Anna (Ragno) Parisi. Josephine was an excellent seamstress, she enjoyed line dancing and the wonderful family reunions.

She leaves 2 daughters, Marie Lasorsa and her husband Victor, and Anita Krebill and her late husband David, one son Joseph Bonanno and his wife Mary, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony Parisi and Mike Parisi, one sister Mary Ammendolia, and the late Steven, Nunzio, Sam, John, and Frank Parisi and Ann Caparco.

Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44), Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Philip Church, Putnam Ave., Greenville. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours Tuesday 5-8 PM. Memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital would be appreciated. Information and guestbook visit www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 28, 2008.

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Hilda Akerley

July 29, 2008

To: Marie Lasorsa

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Hilda Akerley & Tony Petrone

Rich & Kathy Rudinsky

July 28, 2008

To Aunt Josie Family
Are prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time. She was such a lovely woman always concerned about everyone. She loved her family deeply. Her and my
Uncle John enjoyed their life together. She will be missed.

EDWARD COLE

July 28, 2008

Dear Lasorsa Family;
I truely consider myself honored and blessed to have known her.I remember her as always having a smile on her face and always a possitive attitude. How comforting to know that she's at peace and once again, dancing up a storm.

SIC SOUTH RIH

July 28, 2008

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

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