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Pearl Blankenship Obituary
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Constantino and Antonette (Pizzolla) Tessitore. Mrs. Blankenship was employed in the jewelry industry for twenty years and was also a hairdresser for twenty years before retiring in 1985.
She is survived by her son Randall Blankenship and his wife Sandra of North Kingstown. Mrs. Blankenship was the grandmother of Jason and Mandy Blankenship, Michael and Stephanie Booth and the great-grandmother of four. She was the sister of the late Clara Marcella-Aquilante, Constantino Tessitore, Tecla Malouin, Rose Domenicone and Louis Tessitore.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South County Nursing Home, 740 Oak Hill Road, North Kingstown 02852.
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Sandy Slack
September 13, 2008
We will miss Sizzee--my phone won't ring at 10:30 PM anymore- Aunt Pearl--we would talk for hours sometimes. The sisters are together now, our Guardian Angels. What a beautiful service you had for her. She would have been smiling. Our heartfelt sympathy to Randy, Sandie, Jason, Mandy, Stephanie, Michael, Heidi, the children, and close family who loved her so much. You will carry on her family spirit always with you as each day becomes a little easier with time. God Bless, Cousin Sandy
Barbara Seeley
September 12, 2008
My heart goes out to you all. May your heart be filled with the comfort of warm memories and love.
Thomas Keenan
September 11, 2008
sorry for your lost
Jan Croce
September 10, 2008
I was very saddened to hear of Pearl's passing. I was her morning "papergirl" for the past few years. She would leave me cute notes on a weekly basis and would always have some candy out for every holiday. It would always make me smile. Occasionally, we would chat on the phone. She was such a nice person.
I will think of her every morning as I drive by her house. With deepest sympathy.
Lisa Menard
September 9, 2008
Uncle Randy, Sandy, Mandy, and Jason,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Pearl. It's hard to lose a member of your family, whether its your mom, mother in law, or grandmother. She was great lady. I have fond memories of walking to her house with Jason & Mandy to go see the dog and play in the yard. I wish you all well. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you all.
Love Always,
Tony, Lisa, and Anthony
Carleen Lortie
September 9, 2008
Dear Randy and Sandie and Children: I was so sorry to hear that Aunt Pearl is no longer with us. I was so close to her and confided in her a lot of times. I will miss the talks with her just talking about recipes. She has always been very special in my life and I will truly miss her. But she will always remain in my heart. Now we must be close to each other as that what she would of wanted and this way we will keep her memory alive for a long long time. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My Love To All Of You. Cousin Carleen
Laurie Hawkins
September 8, 2008
Randy, Sandie and Family:
We have many great memories as a family! Those memories will keep Aunt Pearl alive. She was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed; I loved her a lot. Know that your cousins are here for you; love you all!
Debbie & Keith Lambert
September 8, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our prayers.
Patricia Woodward
September 8, 2008
Dear Sandy and family,
My deepest thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
You are in my prayers.
Jodie Federowicz
September 8, 2008
Sandy, Randy and Family: We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sympathy.
Love, Jodie and Mike
Heidi and Russ Singleton
September 8, 2008
Jay,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. Please know that we're thinking of you all.
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