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Frank DiPaolo Obituary
Kennedy says DiPaolo died Thursday in hospice care.
He called DiPaolo a remarkable person who lived every moment of his 106 years to its fullest.
DiPaolo was involved in politics for 85 years. His first campaign was Al Smith's 1928 run for president, and he made campaign appearances last fall for Rep. David Cicilline (sihs-ihl-EE'-nee).
He was a fixture in Providence's Mount Hope neighborhood, where he ran the Castle Spa restaurant for 40 years.
When Kennedy ran for General Assembly while a student at Providence College in 1988, DiPaolo knocked on all the doors in the district with him and helped defuse criticism that Kennedy, son of Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, was a carpetbagger.
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52 Entries
May 17, 2013
May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC
irene dolce
March 2, 2013
My condolences to you Claire. Lots of good old memories back in the fifties. Your family was always so good to me
Corinne Calise Russo
February 23, 2013
My Deepest sympathy to the entire DiPaolo family. I recall Mr. DiPaolo telling me how he enjoyed the morning coffee visits from Claire and Tom how he loved his family. I recall how he cherished his time with you all. He was an amazing mentor to many amd you all are left with wonderful memories. May he rest in Peace.
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February 22, 2013
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MR.DIPAOLO,"HAPPY ARE THE MERICIFUL,SINCE THEY WILL BE SHOWN MERCY...Q
Leonard Maglione
February 20, 2013
My condolences to the De Paolo family. Tommy, its been a lifetime; but I still remember your dad and Phil as we grew up at the Spa. Cherish those memories.
Cathy Barbarita
February 19, 2013
My condolences to the DiPaolo Family.
I remember Frank and Phil from when I was a child. They had the best pasta n bean soup and the ultimate ham sandwich (I still see them near the window cutting the ham).
May he RIP.
Frank A. Veltri, MD
February 19, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Frank's family.
From the office and staff of
Frank A. Veltri, MD
Terri Paul
February 19, 2013
Frank was truly one in a million. Heaven has gained an incredible character.
Patti Dee Cioe
February 19, 2013
Please accept our condolences . What a great and full life Frank had. We are sorry that we are not able to be there at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Patti Dee and Ron
February 19, 2013
To the DiPaolo Family,
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Frank was an amazing man!
With sincere sympathy, Ann Marston
Kevin Catanzaro
February 19, 2013
Tom and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I will try to find a pouch of Edgeworth and smoke a bowl in his honor.
Pat Rossi
February 19, 2013
My condolences to the DiPaolo family and to Patrick. Frank always had a smile and a kind word to offer. He was a great story teller! I could listen to him for hours! Trips to CVS were always more fun if I ran into Frank! He loved life and was blessed with a long one! I am happy and blessed to say I knew him for 27 of his 106 years! He will be missed, but no one will ever forget his smile!
Keeping you all in prayer,
Pat Rossi
Deanna Parisi
February 18, 2013
Frank thank you for being a mentor to Patrick and all those fortunate people who were blessed to cross your path. Enjoy eternity safe within the presence of The Lord
Carol Calise
February 18, 2013
Claire, sorry about the loss of your dad, I knew him briefly . A great man, please accept my condolences.
Cheryl Brown
February 18, 2013
Steve and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. What an amazing life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheryl Brown and staff at Moretti Perlow & Bonin Law Offices.
florence gemma-siravo
February 18, 2013
claire so sorry for your loss.my prayers go out to you and your family...love ...
John DeSimone
February 18, 2013
Tom. My condolences on your loss. As you know I was honered to know your father and to share a bowl of tripe!
Louis and Sandra Amalfitano
February 18, 2013
Dear Tom and Family
Sorry for your loss
February 18, 2013
Sympathy to the Dipaolo family and friends.Eccl.9:5.
February 17, 2013
REST IN PEACE FRANK YOU WILL BE MISSED ,YOUR FRIEND TOM FOLCO
February 17, 2013
Susan, Amanda and I extend our deepest sympathies over your loss to you and your family. May he live on eternally in spirit and memory.
-Chris Cicchitelli & Amanda Feagle
February 17, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. God cares for you and will help you during your time of need. ( Psalms 121:2)
Bob Paci
February 17, 2013
Tom
I remember the flower cars and the castle spa where we had great ham sandwiches. Your dad and Uncle Phil were fixtures of Mt. Pleasant.
You are a lucky son to have had a Dad for so long...enjoy your memories.
warm regards from a long ago friend.
FRANK PRETE
February 17, 2013
TO THE DIPAOLO FAMILY, MY CONDOLENCES ,IT WAS A PLEASURE TO BE WITH "BUDDY" FRANK, WE HAD GREAT TIMES EVERYWHERE. HE LOVED EVERYONE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
tracy recchia
February 17, 2013
Claire, So sorry to hear about your dad. I'm going to miss those phone calls asking me if it's time to plant and make sure i'd save red geraniums for you and him. He had a great life and a loving family and friends.
Ernie Pennine
February 17, 2013
To Bobby and the rest of the Di Paolo Family, please accept the condolences of the Pennine Family. Frank will always be remembered for his quit wit and a wonderful personality. May Mother Mary sit him at the table of her son, our lord Jesus Christ.
Mark & Pattie Federico
February 17, 2013
Susan...We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We have no doubt the love and memories you had will remain in your heart forever.
Don Shore
February 17, 2013
Susan sorry to read of your Grandfathers passing my thoughts and prayers are with you in thistime of sorrow
February 17, 2013
Frank and his brother Phil where known as the owners of the Castle Spa aslo known for ham sandwiches carve right from the bone aslo was nice working with Frank at the spa
David Quinlan (Cranston,RI)
February 17, 2013
To Susan and Family,
With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Grandfather. Our hearts are filled with sadness. Our message is not one of despair, but one of love and celebration. He loved that you were so much a part of his life. He is still with you in spirit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Allen and Lois Cicchitelli
James Burns
February 17, 2013
I have great memories of the fun we all
had at the castle spa, Frank was a caring and honest man, may he rest in peace
joyce belmonte_torrice
February 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of your dad passing...remember Claire she. He used to yell at us (loveingly) on a Sunday afternoon if we were going horseback riding......jenny would worry...frank would yell.....memories never die....love joyce Belmonte torrice....
Lois and Tom Petteruti
February 17, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lynn Harmon
February 16, 2013
Dear Diapalol family my sincere regards for the loss of Mr. Diapaolo. We know that longevity is a blessing from God.-Psalm 90:10. In themselves the days of our years are 70 years. And if by special mightiness they are 80 years, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times as you celebrate life well lived.-Romans 15:4.
Richard&Eileen McAuliffe
February 16, 2013
Tom & family
I'm deeply saddened by your loss I'm proud to have known BuddyFrank and called him a friend. Eileen and I prayers are with you
February 16, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please fond peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Carolyn Hulboj
February 16, 2013
Dearest Friend Claire and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I know how difficult it is and share your sorrow. Please find some peace in knowing that he is at rest.
love you,
Carolyn Belmonte Hulboj
February 16, 2013
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Frank and Rosemary Amalfitano
February 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Frank DiPaolo.
February 16, 2013
What a life.Psalms90:10.
B Lucas
February 16, 2013
My sincere condolence for the loss of Frank your dear loved one. May your fond memories of him bring back good thoughts. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit that you show. [email protected]
Jeremy~
February 16, 2013
It is reassuring to know that the God of comfort will be with you during these hard times.
1 Corinthains 1:3-5
Margaret
February 16, 2013
May the God who gives peace be with all of YOU. Amen.- Roman 15:33. I am sorry for your los..
February 16, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
Paul Buterbaugh
February 16, 2013
The prayers of my family are with you and your family. "Buddy" was always a pleasure to be around. VR/Paul Buterbaugh
February 16, 2013
Please accept my sympathy in the loss of Mr Dipaolo. May God be a refuge for you during this time. Ps. 73:28
Clareena Edwards
February 16, 2013
We will miss you! Never forgotten!
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 16, 2013
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Mary Rose De Paolo Kimmel
February 15, 2013
With our deepest Sympathies on the death of Frank DiPaolo; this was my Dad's name as well, although my maiden last name was spelled; De Paola, in Italy it was spelled this. As my Dad was coming from Italy to America, his last name got changed to De Paolo! May your memories be as fond as I've of my Dad.
Brenda Hughes
February 15, 2013
I so enjoyed reading about him over the years. My deepest sympathy to all his family and dear friends. May God welcome him home.
Donald Thibault
February 15, 2013
Very devout man; came to Mass at St. Pius V often when his health allowed. We will miss him.
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