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Robert Cetenich Obituary
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George H. Cetenich and Mildred N. (Briggs) Oatley. Mr. Cetenich was a W.W. II US Navy veteran serving on the USS Pittsburgh (CA72). He was a fireman for 22 years and an engineer for 17 years for several railroad companies, before retiring from Conrail in 1982. He was a member of Christ the King Church and had lived in East Providence before moving to Wakefield in 1990.
Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Robert D. Cetenich Jr. of SC and Steven G. Cetenich of Seekonk, MA; a brother William Cashman; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Gary W. Cetenich.
The funeral will be Monday 8:30 AM from the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Rd., Kingston. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cetenich
Bob & Shirley Berry
October 1, 2008
Dear Bob,
We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Having lost all four of our parents, we understand what you are going through. Hope to see you at the Klub soon. Love and prayers from your South Carolina friends Bob and Shirley.
maureen and frank bradley
September 29, 2008
steve,carrie and family, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad,father-in-law,grandfather. may your past memories help to console you all. sincerely
Pat Mascola
September 29, 2008
Bob and family: I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. As you may know, I can relate to the loss as I lost my Dad 2 years ago and my Mom 4 months ago.
May God be with you during this time of mourning.
Your friend,
Pat (Bettencourt) Mascola
Natalie McKenna
September 29, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and your family I will remember Robert in my prayers.
Natalie McKenna (Gary's mother-in-law)
Barbara Ann Wilson
September 29, 2008
Bobby, to the Cetenich Family and Friends, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope that the memories of him remain in your hearts forever.
Dolores Hassen
September 28, 2008
Bob
May God's love guide you
during this time of sorrow,
and may you fine solace in His care
Dodie Hassen
JoAnn Chambers
September 28, 2008
Bob, we offer our deepest sympathies to your family and you on the loss of your dad. With our love, Mike and JoAnn.
Jobelle Aguiar
September 28, 2008
Bobby, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jobelle
Lois Wall
September 28, 2008
Bob was such a great neighbor.......
I will always remember his kindness.
Peace.....
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