Paula Ann Graziano

Paula Graziano Obituary

GRAZIANO, PAULA ANN of Calaman Rd. Cranston, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Center, Providence. She was the wife of Michael A. Graziano. They had been married 30 years.

Born in Providence a daughter of the late Paul and Philomena 'Mae' (DiPanni) Higgins.

She was a Cranston School teacher for 37 years.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, 4 step daughters and 2 grandchildren.

Her Funeral will be held on Saturday at 8 A.M. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Mark's Church, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling Hours are respectively omitted. In Lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund Box 55585 Boston, MA 02205. Visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Paula Graziano

12 Entries

Heather Wahl

September 4, 2007

To the Family:

When I look back at all the teachers I had at Chester Barrows, none pushed me harder than Mrs. Graziano. I remember being 7 years and being the class chatterbox. She knew I was a bright girl and just wanted me to prove myself. Math was tough, but she helped me through it. Finally, one day she was sick of me talking and sent a note home to my mother. I was so scared I flushed the note down the toilet. Feeling satisfied, I went home.
That night, the phone rang. It was Paula Graziano wanting to speak to my mother. The janitor had found my note in the toilet bowl and returned it to its owner. They had a nice talk about me and the next day there was a new note that had to be signed and returned by my parents, both of them!
At the time, I was so mad I couldn't wait to get out of second grade. Looking back though, she was the best elementary school teacher I could have ever asked for.
My sympathies,
Heather (Mill) Wahl

Diane O'Neill

September 4, 2007

Michael,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family doing this difficult time. My mother always had such wonderful things to say about Paula. She was so kind to my Mom and will be missed.

Douglas McGunagle

September 3, 2007

Dear Family,

I had Mrs. Graziano, formerly Miss Higgins, for second grade at Chester W. Barrows school during the 1976-1977 school year.

There were many things that Mrs. Graziano taught me such as reading and spelling, but the biggest thing that she taught me was how to take responsiblitly for my own learning.

It was from her structured classroom that made me the Cranston science teacher that I am today.

I returned to her second grade classroom at Chester Barrows during the 1994-1995 school year to read to her class for reading week. It was such a pleasure to see and speak to her again after all those years.

She was so very proud of me when I told her that I was a science teacher at Cranston East.

Mrs. Graziano was a master teacher who will always be remembered.

Bob & Faye Di Panni

August 31, 2007

Michael, We are so saddened by Paula's passing. I will always remember when Bob brought me to Rhode Island to meet the family and how you and Paula welcomed me in. That is something I never will forget. I enjoyed my phone calls with her. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time

Joanne Graziano

August 31, 2007

Dear Michael,

It's very sad to hear that Paula has passed away. She was an inspiration and an angel to our mother. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

frank cotone

August 31, 2007

Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. On behalf of the Warwick Nurseries Golf League please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time

Carol Gelsomino

August 31, 2007

Mike, so sorry about the loss of Paula, she was a wonderful teacher and person. My daughter Dana will always have fond memories of her and so will I.

Dana Gelsomino

August 31, 2007

Mrs. Graziano was one of my favorite teachers at Chester Barrows. I looked forward to seeing her every once in awhile for years after I left the school. I am now 37 and she will never be forgotten.

Dawn Findley ( Mason)

August 31, 2007

The Graziano Family,
I was Lisa's good friend when we were younger. I want to give my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time my prayers are also with you. she is a angel looking down at you right now and will protect you. She is with god,knowing what a wonderful family she's had and remember the good times.

Susan Radican Hawryluk

August 31, 2007

It was 1974. I was an eight-year-old tomboy with a hearing problem that challenged me in the classroom. But I had a teacher - then Miss Higgins - who wasn't going to let that happen. She was gentle and encouraging as I blossomed. Years later, when I was working as a newspaper reporter, she called me to read to her students during Reading Week. She called me a success story. There is truly nothing like a wonderful teacher who can make an eight-year-old tomboy - or an adult - feel special.

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am just one of hundreds of lives she touched over the years. What a legacy she has left.

Rosalie & Warren Johnson

August 31, 2007

Michael, So sorry to hear of Paula's passing. She was a great influence in my children, Amy and Michael's education.
I always enjoyed my conversations with her. I think of her everytime I make a recipe that she was kind enough to share with me.

Cheryl Knee

August 31, 2007

Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Paula's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cheryl

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