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Denise Genuario Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Serafino 'Sal' and Carolyn (Mattera) Genuario of Warwick. She was the granddaughter of the late Stephen and Melina Mattera and the late Ralph and Nancy Genuario.
She was a graduate of Prout Memorial High School and Salve Regina University, 1987, majoring in English and journalism. She was a member of Mensa. Denise was Best Feature Writer by the RI Writers Guild.
She lived life to the fullest despite her 33 years of illness, loving the outdoors. She was a member of the Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club of NH and served as its secretary for five years, a member of the North Country ATV Club, the North American Hunting Club, National Wild Turkey Federation, Women in the Outdoors, Wallum Lake Rod and Gun Club, National Rifle Association, and was a certified instructor for the NH Fish and Game Department Safe Rider Program. She was a master gardener and licensed arborist and was also a 2nd lieutenant in the RI Civil Air Patrol and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates Lodge 7.
In addition to her parents, she was the beloved sister of Karen Vincent and husband Mark of Cumberland, and Stephen Genuario and wife Mary of Warwick. She was the cherished 'Auntie D' of Christina and Sarah Genuario and Matthew and Jessica Vincent and was the beloved niece of Paulette and Joseph DiLorenzo of Warwick. She also leaves her lifelong friend, Ann Dumont, and her faithful yellow lab, Meadow.
Denise will be sadly missed by all who knew her for the determination to live life to the fullest despite her years of pain and suffering.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Clement Church, 111 Long St., Warwick, RI 02886. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 4-7 p.m. Arrangements by the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions in Denise's memory to the Dialysis Patients Association of Warwick, 23 Larkspur Road, Warwick RI 02886, will be greatly appreciated. Please visit: www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Denise Genuario
Kathy Quirk
September 1, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Genuario and Family,
My sympathies to you all. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Denise. It was a privilege to take care of Denise for many years at RIRI.. We shared many laughs, as well as many tough times. The one thing I will remember about Denise is her courage. I admired her for the strength she had. She would always talk about her family: Mom and Dad, sister and brother and the nieces/nephews. Denise had a heart of gold, and she could always make me laugh. The one thing Denise would never forget, is to send me an x-mas card, even after she had moved on from RIRI, but then again, that was Denise....always thoughtful. Through the years of caring for patients, I have seen many faces, but Denise's, I will never forget. She will hold a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you all, and I know that Denise is shining down upon us, looking like the beautiful angel she was. You all took great care of Denise, and she loved you for that. Sincerely, Kathy Quirk, RN (RIRI)_Warwick.
maura legaremcdonald
August 27, 2008
To the Genuario Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
MauraLegareMcDonald
Ted Maguire
August 7, 2008
I was very saddened to hear of Denise's passing. While I had never met her in person, she was truly inspirational to all of us on the RIHunts website. She was always so positive and her attitude was uplifting to all who read her posts on the outdoors. She will be greatly missed on the site and will always remain a fellow hunter in our hearts.
Mary Turcotte-Sawyer
August 7, 2008
I graduated from Prout with Denise. I remember her as always smiling. She was a very warm and kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
William Donnelly
August 7, 2008
Dear Sal and family:
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your daughter. Her obituary told of the full life she lived. Bill & Ella Donnelly
Carolynn Gifford
August 6, 2008
To Sal and family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I had met Denise on a few occasions when my son was younger and I had brought him to your studio for his yearly birthday photographs. She was delightful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family during this difficult time.
Mark Mingain
August 4, 2008
Dear Genuario Family,
My deepest and sincere condolences go out to all of you during this difficult time. I was fortunate to have met Denise several years ago, she was a great woman. Denise was a member of a web site I operate, she was a fixture there from it first began, her presence will be greatly missed but her memory will live on. I'm glad our paths crossed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless
Joy Borsay
August 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Denise was a frequent poster to a local outdoor internet site her input and comments were like a fresh breeze of insight. We exchanged many comments by e mail. We then met in person about 5 years ago at a seminar where we exchanged thoughts and feelings about the outdoors.
She was a very impressive and knowledgeable woman and I am happy to have had the priviledge of knowing her, if only briefly.
With my deepest sympathy.
Hunter Education Coordinator
Fish & Wildlife
Lisa Francis
August 3, 2008
Mary and Steve and Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Allen and Lisa Francis and Family
Sandra Solitro & Family
August 3, 2008
Dear Genuario Family:
A golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best
They say time heals all sorrow
And will help us to forget
But time so far has only proved
How much we will miss you yet
It's lonesome here without you
and sad the weary way
For life will not be the same for us
Since you were called away
Although your smile is gone forever
And your hands we will never touch
We will never lose the memory
Of a young women who meant so much!
barbara Wilborn {Plante}
August 2, 2008
Dear Sal and Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. She became a wonderful woman and now she will be in a peaceful place with God.
Kerri (Spencer) Plante
August 2, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person. I have seen her many times outdoors through the years while visiting my mom and sister next door. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandi Horta (Brakenwagen)
August 2, 2008
Dear Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Sandi Horta (Brakenwagen)
Kathy ONeill
August 2, 2008
Karen & Mark - - My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JOHN AND ELAINE MOFFAT
August 2, 2008
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY. ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT KNOW DENISE WE ARE FORMER LONGTIME RESIDENTS OF WARWICK AND KNEW OF HER. SHE TRULY WAS AN AMAZING WOMAN AND IS IN A BETTER PLACE.
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