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Robert Coningford Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Clarence and Catherine (McHugh) Coningford. He was employed as a truck driver at the Providence Journal Company for 33 years. After his retirement from the Journal, he was employed as a bus driver for Laidlaw Transportation in East Providence.
An avid New York Yankees fan, he took great pleasure in teasing his Red Sox buddies. He was also a member of the former East Providence Community Chorus.
He was the loving father of Lori A. Pagano of Riverside and Lisa A. Coningford of East Providence. His pride and joy in his life were his two grandchildren, Jeffrey Robert Pagano and Aimee Elizabeth Pagano of Riverside. He also leaves behind his sister, Catherine DiMaria of Warwick and brother, Eugene Coningford of Johnston. He was predeceased by his brother Clarence Coningford.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM from the PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Coningford
Sponsored by Lisa.
September 27, 2016
Hard to believe it has been 9 years....Seems like yesterday. Hoping that you are no longer suffering and are watching over us with a smile on your face. Love and miss you!
November 24, 2012
It doesn't seem possible that it has been 5 years. The toughest holiday for me Dad is Thanksgiving, which was your favorite. It saddens me to think your last Thanksgiving here you didn't have your favorite meal....oh how I wish we could have one more turkey dinner together. Love and miss you very much...Lori xoxo
Lori
September 27, 2012
It doesn't seem possible that 5 years ago we lost you. So much has happened but you are always with us.....we miss you and love you very much Dad.
Scott A coningford
October 13, 2007
I am deeply saddend for your loss.
These words of sympathy are sent with a prayer to bring you peace.
Cheryl Mills
October 8, 2007
There are no words to fully express my sympathy for your loss. I remember the first thing Bob ever said to me was that I must be crazy to move from the warmth of GA to the cold of RI. I had never met anyone like him. He had a great sense of humor that made everyone laugh. But, he was also such a warm and loving man. He very much became a father to me; for which I will always be grateful. The memories of summer cookouts (especially putting up the screen house), birthday parties, and holiday gatherings are very special to me. Your family made my years in RI feel like home. I was heartbroken with the news of his passing and my inability to be there for you during this time. But, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. And, some of the best memories of my life include Bob.
Love,
Claire Hogan
October 2, 2007
Peggy and Family
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OT THE LOSS OF YOU'R BELOVED Bobby.
My prayers are with you,
with deep sadness.
Claire
Tom Harkin
October 2, 2007
Lisa & Lori:
My deepest condolences in your time of loss. May God bless your family and the soul of your dad.
Marsha Tillotson
October 2, 2007
Lori and Lisa,
Words do not heal during this difficult time, but please know that I am thinking of you.
Tammy Entwistle
October 1, 2007
Lisa & Peggy,
I was so sorry to here about your Dad & Husband. Please accept my deepest sympathy's in your time of sorrow.
Love,
Jen & Brendan Finnegan
October 1, 2007
Lisa,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are certainly in our thoughts.
Courtney Macedo
October 1, 2007
Peggy, Lisa, Lori, Jeff & Aimee,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You know how to get Brian & I if you need anything.
Love, Courtney & Brian
October 1, 2007
To lose someone you love so much in death leaves a terrible void. I know your pain. Please accept my deepest sympathy. (John 11:23-26)
Kate (Moran) Albanese
October 1, 2007
Dear Peggy and family:
I just received an email about the loss of your husband, Bob. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Please take comfort in knowing that Bob is now with his Lord and will be always forever in all of your hearts.
I am in New Jersey and will not be able to personally pay my respects but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Therese Taylor
October 1, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JOANN WINTERS
October 1, 2007
DEAR LORI & FAMILY:
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
JO-ANN W.
Len Richard
October 1, 2007
I worked with Bob for many years at the Journal. He was a good friend. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Ruzzo-Levasseur
October 1, 2007
Dear Peggy and Lisa'
Haven't seen either of you in quite a long time, but still have great memories of you both and your husband in the EP Community Chorus. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to you both.
Craig Enos
September 30, 2007
Peggy and Lisa - Our prayers are with you. May Bob's soul rest in the peace.
Craig and Stephanie Enos
Steve Skaling
September 30, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked with Bob at the Journal for 25 years and had many fond memories.
Ken Goucher
September 30, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lianne Bartlett
September 30, 2007
Thinking of all of you at this
time with sincere sympathy.
May you find peace in your memories.
Take care,
Lianne(Morris)Bartlett & Family
Lisa Dumont
September 30, 2007
Dear Mrs. Coningford and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Coningford. Please know that my Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mr. Coningford was always a pleasant man to me when he came into the office.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa @ Dr. Lucas' Office
Sandy & Bill DiCecco
September 30, 2007
Dear Peg and Girls: We are very sorry to hear of your lost of Bob,Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Be strong and may he rest in peace.
Ronald Pagano
September 30, 2007
Peg and family, In this time of sadness and grief we send our love and our prayers for you and your family.Mom and I wish to tell you that we always will remember Bob as a great family man and grandfather, who was loved by his family and friends.All my family from here in Fl wish to send you our love and understanding.
Wally Pickford
September 30, 2007
Bobby may have moved to Rumford, but he'll always be a Cranston boy to me. Although Bobby was only two years my senior, I learned a lot from him. . .about baseball (playing pick-up games at the former Monowatt and Brookside fields), fishing for carp in Speck's Pond and growing up in general. He helped lead a bunch of us through our awkward adolescent period, almost constantly snickering about life and our dumb questions. Bobby and Gene used to chauffeur us to those games in Gene's Caddy. Every once in a while we pooled our nickels and dimes to buy a new ball at Benny's -- a real American League ball, too. Those were great times for all of us and Bobby played a key role. We'll always remember the "kid from Ridge Street" with the exaggerated uppercut swing. . .and upbeat attitude. Bobby,you haven't left us, you simply crossed home plate with the winning run.
Nichole Rivera
September 30, 2007
to the family im very sad to hear my dear friend has passed he will be missed by all who knew him. bob was always nice to me at work and when we did trips on the bus we always went and got coffee and sat and drank it in the bus. bob loved driving his bus i will always see him there.bob may you rest in peace and someday we will meet again. you will never be forgotten. it was a pleasure to have known him and i hope someday to laugh with him again. its sad he had to go but he is still watching from above. i wish the family my best and hope your all ok. bobs friend nichole bus #22
Martha & Fifo de la Cruz
September 30, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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