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John Zelano Obituary
Born in Providence a son of the late Louis and Rose (Delfino) Zelano. Mr Zelano was a maintenance foreman at the V.A. Hospital Providence for many years before retiring.
Mr Zelano was an active communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Johnston. He was a social director with his late wife Helen at Resort Kelly's in the Poconno's White Mountain Hotel in N.H., Boothbay Harbor Inn, ME, and Pleasure Island, MA. Mr. Zelano was a WW II Navy veteran and served for an additional 20 years in the Naval Reserves.
He was the beloved father of Judy Brown of Warwick, and John Zelano, Jr. of FL. Loving grandfather of Lisa Crenham of Johnston and Lori Kelly of Warwick. Brother of Louis Zelano of Johnston and the late Robert A. Zelano and Lillian Long. Brother-in-law of Lucy Zelano of Johnston. Also survived by 8 other grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
His Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, Johnston. Burial with military honors will be in Highland Memorial Park. CALLING HOURS TUESDAY 4-8 p.m. Visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com for online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Zelano
kristen rice
October 7, 2008
Lori
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather.
Kristen Rice
John Servant
October 6, 2008
LISA & LORI, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS- I KNOW YOUR GRANDFATHER WAS SO SPECIAL TO YOU.MAY YOUR FOND MEMORIES OF HIM HELP YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Sharon Cantrell
October 6, 2008
Jackie, Judy and the Zelano family:
I am heart sickened to hear of Uncle Johnny's passing. I will always remember all those great times we had together as cousins when we were young!. Your dad was such a loving, funny guy who always made us laugh. Mom has told me so many stories about Uncle Johnny as the "New Year Baby" every year at the "Eagles" with Auntie Ella and their families. The worst part about moving from R.I. was missing all those family get-togethers we always had. We were so lucky as kids to have such a big family to share so much with. I wish I could have seen Uncle Johnny one more time. He will be missed always.
Love, Sharon
and all of the Jones family
Ken & Sandra Stebenne
October 6, 2008
John-we will always remember you and Helen. You were a father to us and grandfather to my children. We will always remember our great times and how the guests at Pleasure Island would look forward to seeing you...........God Bless
Kim Babineau
October 6, 2008
It is with great love and greatfulness that I write this on behalf of the Housekeeping Department of the White Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, NH. Johnnie, aka. Santa as we knew him, brought us many smiles and hugs over the many years he was apart of our family here. He was like our Grandfather coming home for the holidays. An air of excitement would come over everyone when he was scheduled to visit. He will be deeply missed by all of us.
Cathy Finelli
October 6, 2008
To the family of John:
I have fond memories of both your mom and dad during my years of being a parishoner at Our Lady of Grace Church. Your dad always had a smile on his face and brought happiness to everyone that he greeted! May loving memories of him help to ease your pain. I will always remember John and Helen. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
DICK AND FRAN GREGOIRE
October 6, 2008
WE HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF TIMES SHARED WITH JOHN AND HELEN. BOTH OF THEM WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTS. GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME.
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