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Frank Lauro Obituary

LAURO, FRANK J. 'CHUCKY', P.F.D., retired, 62 of Dunedin St. passed away June 16, 2009 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the former husband of Roseann Snyder.

Born in Providence a son of the late Frank and Josephine (Natale) Lauro.

Mr. Lauro was a retired Providence Firefighter. He also owned and operated Lauro Jewelry Co.

He was a member of St. Mary's Feast Society and a member of the R.I. National Guard..

He is survived by his sons Robert Lauro of Cranston and Frank Lauro and his wife Melissa of Cranston. Grandfather of Jake and Colin. Also survived by his brothers; Thomas F. Lauro and his wife Barbara of Cranston, William J. Lauro and his wife Joann of Providence and Robert P. Lauro and his wife Elaine of Providence. Uncle of Terri, Gina and Amanda Lauro.

His funeral will be held Friday at 8:45 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. CALLING HOURS THURSDAY (Today) 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of R.I. 1085 North Main St. Providence, R.I.02904 www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 18, 2009.

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Cheryl Nichols-Venancio

July 7, 2009

Dear Bobby & Billy,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

God Bless You!

June 21, 2009

To my monkeyhead,we miss you this Fathersday,
Always
Beanhead

Rose Babush

June 20, 2009

Dear Roseann and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May your special memories be comforting to you at this most difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fran Candelmo Dolan

June 20, 2009

Dear Roseanne:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know you have been there, right by Chucky's side, during his illness. Please let your boys know they are also in my prayers.

Fran Candelmo Dolan

June 20, 2009

Dear Bobby, Billy & Tommy:
Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Find peace in knowing that the closeness you four brothers had was one to be admired and respected. May your memories of Chucky and the good times you had together stay with you always and help you through this difficult time.
Love to all

Frank & Dolores Lisi

June 20, 2009

Tom & Billy Bobby

I'Am sorry for the loss of your brother
Please accept my condolences to all of your family, our prayers are with you.

Mary Anne White

June 19, 2009

Tom
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow

Jim Petrarca PFD Retired

June 19, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ernie Greco

June 19, 2009

Billy and Bobby,
I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. Please accept my deepest sympathy and kindly extend my condolences to all of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Steve Skaling

June 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bobby,Dawn,Dennis and Mimi

June 18, 2009

Tommy Lauro and Family,our sincere sympathies to you and yours on the loss of Frank...the Mulcahy and Vecchiarino families are at your disposal should you need anything at all. God Bless you all.

Keith and Laura Grant (PFD Retired)

June 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Chuckie was a good friend and great firefighter. We spent many long days and nights working together at Broad St. and he made it seem easy every time. He will be sorely missed.

Dolores D'Arezzo

June 18, 2009

Dear Roseann...
My sincere sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Arthur & Lynn Zanfagna PPD Ret.

June 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barbara Fenner

June 18, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 18, 2009

Dear Roseann and family, I feel really bad about Chucks passing we were all friends for along time. I wish I could be there too give too you all my personal respects, but I work on thursday nites, i DONT SEE YOU ANYMORE BUT MY THOUGHTS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. LOVE YOUR FRIEND lINDA

June 18, 2009

chuck boby and rosane sorry to hear about the passing of BIG CHUCK .....
IZZO

Michelle Talone

June 18, 2009

Rosann, Bob and Chuck,

To my dearest and oldest friends words can not express how deeply I am saddened by your loss. If there is anything I can do to make things easier on you and your families please let me know. All my love Michelle Talone and Family

Edward,Kala,Conor,Mary Curran

June 18, 2009

Dear Lauro Family,
I met Frank throught his comapany Lauro Jewelry..I worked at Victory Plating and Frank's Company would epoxy the Key Fob's from Koch through Jal Creation's Tony Lanni...Frank was always,always smiling..and a couple of weeks ago i was at the beach and needed a cigar..i walk in to the cigar store across from St Mary's church and i say to the owner.."you look familar to me what is your last name?" Lauro he tells me! I had not seen Frank since maybe 1998 when i left Victory..but in a second i could see Frank through his brothers eyes!God Bless Frank and his family and to quote "only the good die young" Frank will be in our prayers with my children at bedtime.

Len & Fran Richard

June 18, 2009

Dear Tom, Barbara and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Ed McManus (PFD retired)

June 18, 2009

I am extremely sorry to hear about Frank's passing. My condolences to his entire family.

Deadra Deslauriers

June 18, 2009

Roseann and family, all my love and sympathy to each of you. Frank will always be loved and remembered. God Bless your whole family! I love you guys! Deadra

Bill Nicholson

June 18, 2009

Tom and family sorry for your lost of your brother.God bless and help each other.

Gina DiSano Kenny

June 18, 2009

Bobby and family...i'm so sorry for your loss..my deepest sympathy and prayers to you and yours...

John Vallante

June 18, 2009

Bobby ,our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your brother. May God bless you all at this sad time and give you the strength to stay strong for each other.
So sorry, John and Rossana Vallante

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