Photo courtesy of Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Age 88
Delores A. (Jarjoura) Kando, 88 of Pawtucket, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas Kando. They were happily married for 61 years. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nora (Mehsen) Jarjoura.
Delores attended college in Rochester, earning her Associates Degree in Nutrition Science. Following college, she worked as a Dietician in a New York Hospital. She later worked as a Librarian for the Pawtucket Public Library for many years until her retirement. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Tom. Delores was a superb cook, including Middle Eastern specialties which were loved by all. She was known for her quick wit and tough love which kept her family entertained.
She is survived by her children, Karen Sain, Leslie Kando, Thomas Kando, Kevin Kando (Judy), William Kando (Vangie), Gina Rodigou (Patrick), and Neil Kando (Rebecca); her sister, Hilda Juczyk; 7 grandsons, Nathan, Nicolas, David, Brett, William, Matthew, and Michael; the beloved family dog, Chancy; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mitchell, James, Gabriel, and George Jarjoura and Gloria O’Connor.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 15, at 10am in the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, May 14th, from 5-8pm in the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket.
Read MoreAs you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
May 24, 2019
Dear Will and Leslie,
My sympathy to you and the rest of your family for the loss of your dear mother. She was such a nice lady, always made me laugh whenever I saw her. Wish I could have been able to express my condolences to you in person. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.
Lisa Cuccorelli Dalton
May 14, 2019 | Pawtucket, RI
I am so happy I had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful and spunky women. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.
Julie Lebeau
May 14, 2019 | Johnston, RI | Friend
Delores was such a force of nature. Funny and full of energy. She will be missed by all. I hope my cousins and their families find comfort knowing Delores no longer has to endure the sadness from the loss of her wonderful husband Tom to whom she was so devoted. They were a match made in heaven for sure.
Love & Sympathy,
Garry & Sandra Jarjoura
Garry & Sandra Jarjoura
May 14, 2019 | Rehoboth, MA
Will miss a beautiful fiesty woman. She was a good friend to my mother Pauline. She never had to worry where her children were. We were all in the street playing kick ball or at my home playing Jacks with my mom. Those were the good days. To her children who were my childhood friends , she will be sorely missed.
Linda Iachetti
May 12, 2019 | Rehoboth, MA | Friend
My condolences for your loss. May God soften your grief during this most difficult time. Please be comforted in knowing how precious your loved one is in God's' eyes. Psalms 116:15
S H
May 11, 2019 | MD
This fiery, hilarious, passionate woman always kept us laughing. She was so full of life and I am lucky to have gotten to know her and spend time with her over the years. I adored Dolores and she knew it and many times attempted to dodge my constant displays of affection, to no avail.
Rebecca Lebeau
May 10, 2019 | West Warwick, RI | Family
Mom made me laugh every visit I ever had , even at her medical appts. At the end I would not trade the wake and funeral for having the opportunity to spend the last few days with her. Heart wrenching but priceless, she was a spitfire until the end. Thinking about her will always make me smile.
Neil Kando
May 10, 2019 | West Warwick, RI
Karen and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May all the memories sustain you through this difficult time.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Nancy McConaghy
Nancy McConaghy
May 10, 2019 | Pawtucket, RI
