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Darrin Pietraallo Obituary
Born in Middleboro, Mass., he was the beloved son of Beverly (Hudon) Pietraallo of Bradford and Lawrence Pietraallo of Westerly, and the stepson of Stanley Kulpa of Bradford and Joann Pietraallo of Westerly.
He was formerly employed with Harris Graphics, Maxon Machine, River Bend Cemetery and Dons Auto Body. He was a graduate of Stonington High School. He had achieved a brown belt in Judo, and he loved NASCAR and working on cars, especially doing body work. He was a talented graphic artist.
Surviving in addition to his parents and stepparents, he leaves a daughter, Brittany Pietraallo of Bradford; a sister, Bonnie Sposato and her husband Ronnie of Ashaway; a nephew, Sean Sposato; and a stepbrother, Richard Partelo.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Victoria Lynn Pietraallo; and a stepbrother, Keith Partelo.
Calling hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Church Street, Bradford. Burial will be in River Bend Cemetery, Westerly.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrin Pietraallo
jessica+gail ferrari
July 6, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Robert Hudon
June 30, 2008
Our prayers are with you Bev and family. Wish we could have been there for you. Talk to you soon.
Love Bob and Linda
Jeff Gould
June 29, 2008
Dear Larry, Joann & Beverly,
I'm very sorry for the lost your son and a very good friend of mine. Darrin was a person that would do anything help someone out, he was alway helping me out. Over the 19 years that we had know each other had been a great and best friend, even in the past couple of years we hadn't seen each other that much, he was still a great friend. I still think back over the years other all the things that we had done, working on cars , trucks, and car audio, help each other with landscaping, and just in Best Eaten at 2am with a cup of coffee and just talking. I know everyone will miss him deeply.
Pamela Caisse (a former Pietraallo)
June 28, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you...The Family of Darrin Pietraallo as you go through this hard and troubled time ...May God Be with you in this time of need ....
Shiloh Johnson
June 28, 2008
Larry, Bev and Brittany This is Shiloh i'm sure you've heard my name a time or two. I'm in complete shock at this moment. I went to Darrin's house last night to see if he wanted to go to Relay For Life with me. I didn't know. I am very sorry! Darrin to me was a good friend we would laugh like it was going out of style. We would talk for hours on the phone and still have alot to say hours later. I could tell him ANYTHING. He will be deeply missed. I know it's hard try to keep your chins up and smile. I'm so sorry.
Robert Kulhawik
June 28, 2008
Larry and Joann,
You both have been through many challenging times in the past.
With the help of the Lord you made it through.
Look again for His comfort to help you with your loss.
JOHN & CHERYL HODIS
June 27, 2008
WERE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE MEET DARREN ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND.
Jacquie (Brown) Williams
June 26, 2008
Dear Larry and Bev, I am so so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My heart goes out to you both as well as Bonnie. I will pray for the entire family as well as Darrin. Take comfort in the fact that you know he is not alone, he has many loved ones with him. God be with you all.
Melanie Gardiner
June 26, 2008
Hello my name is Melanie, I met Darin about 19 years ago. Over the years we had lost touch but I would still see him around and enjoye chatting with him. Darin was a very close friend to me I had a daughter at a young age and Darin was there right by my side through it all. he would pick my daughter and I up and we would go for ice cream. Darin was a very dear friend to have I could always count on him to brighten the day. I am very sorry for your loss and send you my deepiest sympathy.
sincerly,
Melanie
george gradilone
June 26, 2008
dear,Beverly & Larry
My name is George Gradilone and i am writing you today to let you know just how sorry i am to hear about Darrin.Darrin is and always will be a very close freind. Darrin and i met at the skating rink 25 yrs ago and over the years became close close freinds.At one point he lived down stairs from my mother and i on cross st in westerly and we worked on cars ,Darrin and i with a few others had a car club called (twin city sindicate) on pierce st in westerly where we the (Brat Pack) wood again work on cars and get crazy just ask any one. Darrin was always a freind and we all loved to be with. I ,no (we) will all miss Darrin alot.I am putting my address to let you both or anyone write me and please send pictures,one more thing Darrin was like a bother to me and i am going to mess him alot.
your friend
George j Gradilone
5612 merwood ct
mobile,al 36619 cell #(251)-623-1001
MARGARET TARBOX GRADILONE
June 26, 2008
DARRIN WAS A GREAT PERSON TO HAVE AS YOUR FRIEND. HE WOULD GIVE YOU THE SHIRT OFF HIS BACK IF HE COULD. HE LOVED TO DANCE AND WHEN WE WERE OUT WITH FRIENDS WE REALLY HAD A GOOD TIME. DARRIN WAS SUPPOSE TO BE IN MY WEDDING BUT HE HAD OTHER PLANS FOR THAT DAY. I REALLY MISSED HAVING HIM THERE TO SHARE THE DAY. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Rose Zmyslinski
June 26, 2008
Larry and Joanne,
I am so sorry for your loss. The past few years have been so challenging for you both.
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