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Francis Pulcini Obituary

PULCINI, FRANCIS, 84, of Westfield Dr., Cranston, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini.

Born in Warwick, a son of the late Pietro and Maria (Tanzi) Pulcini, he resided in Cranston for the past 28 years.

Mr. Pulcini was a master mold maker in the jewelry industry and worked at Trafari Jewelry Company for 27 years and later at other companies before retiring in 1986. He was a member and past chairman of the former Pontecorvese Society and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Peter F. Pulcini of MA, and Theresa R. Clark and her husband Norman of Cranston; loving grandfather of Kristen Clark and Robert Clark; and dear brother of Antonio Pulcini and his wife Corinne of Cranston.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Entombment in Our Risen Garden Mausoleum at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St. Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.

Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 11, 2008.

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Barbara and Stan Tabak

November 12, 2008

Antoinette, Terri, Kristen and Robert,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Frank was a good husband, father and grandfather. Lots of love to you all.
Nana and Joshu

Michael & Jacqueline Venticinque

November 12, 2008

Antoinette and The Entire Pulcini Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the recent passing of "Frank". My husband Michael has many fond memories of time spent with him, in days past. Be assured of our thoughts, and prayers, for all of you in the days ahead, and may you find peace and comfort in remembering a live well lived.

With Sympathy,

Ronnie Romano

November 12, 2008

Antonietta, and family . Sorry to hear about Frank's passing. We will all meet in the next world .

Ann Murphy

November 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Terri, your father was a wonderful man who we'll always remember with the famous quote "call me Frank". We love you all.
Pat, Ann, Shane & Dana

Patty Fennessy

November 11, 2008

Dear Maria & Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Frank's death.
You are all in my thoughts and in my heart with deepest sympathy.

Lori and Tom Petrosinelli

November 11, 2008

Antoinette, Terri, Norman, Kiki and Robert: we are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was such a loving person to everyone in his family. Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you during this tough time.

Love, Lori and Tom

The Haxton Family

November 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so glad I had the opportunity to see your Dad for one last time. I will cherish the memories of the love and pride he had for his yard (both Terrace Ave. and Westfield Ave.)

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