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Ralph Cipriano Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Guatieri) Cipriano.
Mr. Cipriano was the owner of Cipriano Tool Co. for over 35 years. Ralph was a member of the East Providence Chamber of Commerce. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Koran War.
Besides his wife, he is survived by five children; Gregory R. Cipriano of Bellingham, MA, James A. Cipriano of Pawtucket, Mark A. Cipriano and his wife Susan of Pawtucket, Lisa C. Silvestri and her husband of James of Andover, MA and Marianne C. Mizera and her husband Greg of Pittsburgh, PA, two sisters; Amelia Santopadre and Helen Cordeiro; sister-in-law; Evelyn Cipriano and eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Anna Guiliano, Mary Aliberti, Gregory, Anthony and Michael Cipriano.
His funeral will be held on Tuesday August 12, 2008 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 5-8 p.m.
Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Ralph's memory to the American Stoke Association (strokeassociation.org) would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Cipriano
Patt Ledewitz
August 13, 2008
Dear Marianne, Greg & family,
Bruce & I send our heartfelt condolences.
Cheryl Weinstein
August 12, 2008
My condolences to the entire Cipriano Family.
Lizabeth Gray
August 11, 2008
My thoughts are with you and your family Marianne. Take care.
Rev. Richmond Watrous
August 11, 2008
To my dear Brother in Christ, Mark and to all of your extended family I send my deepest sympathy at your fathers passing. I pray that Gods presence in your life will give you comfort at this time and that Gods spirit will be with you all in the days ahead.
Ted and Arleen Kennedy
August 11, 2008
Please accept our condolences to your family. We send special thoughts and prayers to Marc, Sue, Mathew, Jonathan and Elisa.
Gail & Michael Benedetti
August 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maria & Manny deMelo
August 11, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all the family specially to Mark and Sue, and James.
May the Almighty give you strength and peace through your grieving time.
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