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James Cofone Obituary
age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday June 27, 2019 at home. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Molin-Pradel) Cofone for 53 years. Born in Westerly on December 4, 1942, the son of the late James and Ella Cofone. He made his home in Cranston for over 47 years. He graduated from Mitchell College A.A., Rhode Island College B.A., University of Rhode Island M.A. and attended Boston College for further graduate studies. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Rhode Island College for many years. He began his teaching career in the Cranston Public Schools starting 1966 at Cranston High School West, Park View Middle School and Western Hills Middle School. Following his career as a teacher, he was the principal of Gladstone Street School for 13 years and Stonehill Elementary School for 10 years. He was then the Asst. Superintendent for Cranston Public Schools for 7 years retiring in 2004.
He was the loving father of Michele (Cofone) Tetreault and her husband, Mark and he was the devoted Papa of grandsons, Maxwell Tetreault and Mitchell Tetreault. He was a communicant of Holy Apostles Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He leaves a sister, Jean Stenhouse of Westerly, was predeceased by a brother, Dante Palmisano of Seattle, Washington and also leaves several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Saturday July 6, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. from "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Apostles Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. CALLING HOURS Friday 4-6 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared at WoodlawnGattone.com
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Charles Pistocco
July 12, 2019
Mr. Cofone was such a gentleman.... and positive role model for his many students. May he rest in peace.
July 11, 2019
I was privileged to work with Jim for many years at Stone Hill Elementary. He was one of the best principals that I ever worked with. Always professional, understanding, calm and a great advocate for kids, parents and staff. My condolences to all those who knew him well.
Bill Catone (retired school psychologist).
Gianna DeLuca
July 8, 2019
Mr. Cofone was the principal of Stone Hill Elementary when I was there. I remember him as a caring, patient man who knew all of us by name. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.
July 5, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am blessed to have been a very small part of his life.
Denise Barber
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Linda Munroe
July 5, 2019
With deepest sympathy to Elaine, and family. Jim was a great educator who was dedicated to his faculty and students when he was principal. I was fortunate to teach at both Gladstone and Stonehill and I learned a great deal from Jim. God Bless you Jim.
July 3, 2019
So very sorry to hear of your family's loss. Jim was a great man who will be missed by his family, friends and colleagues. May your happy memories of Jim help you to get beyond this difficult period.
Sincerely,
Bev Prestage
Beth Kershaw Shirley
July 2, 2019
I always loved working for Mr. Cofone at Gladstone School. As an administrator, he was fair, a good listener, and had a sense of humor. The world has lost a good man far to soon.
Jean Carmody
July 2, 2019
Mrs. Cofone, Michele, Mark and family,
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Cofone's passing. Jim was a very respected educator and I consider myself fortunate to have worked with him during his time as Assistant Superintendent. I sincerely hope the memories carry you all through this rather difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jean
Bernie Gemma
July 2, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 2, 2019
Dear Elaine, Michele, Mark and family. I was so sad to hear of the loss of Jim. He was a true gentleman and a fine educator. I always enjoyed working with him and Elaine on their garden projects. My sincere condolence at this most difficult time
.
Warm regards
Tony Carcieri/Andys landscape nursery
Cacchiotti family
July 1, 2019
To the family: So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Cofone was a wonderful and well respected man. He was a fine example of what every educator should be. May he RIP
UJ
June 30, 2019
Condolences to family and friends on the passing of James F. Cofone. May the memories and souvenirs you shared with James give you a measure of comfort and ease the pain of your loss.. May God be your stronghold during this grieving time ( Isaiah 40:29) ( 41:13) Heartfelt Sympathy
Barbara Olean
June 29, 2019
Dear Elaine and family, My sincere condolences on the loss of Jim. May your many memories of happy times shared with him and the support of family and friends bring you comfort. Sincerely,
June 29, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19
RK
June 29, 2019
To the family and friends of James Cofone: Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
June 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss and may God's peace and mercy sustain everyone during this difficult time of grief. Jeremiah 29:11
N
June 29, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss, may God give you the comfort needed at this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 tells us that God can give you the peace you need.
June 29, 2019
Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Cofone, Im sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, who binds up the brokenhearted, and comforts all who mourn, be with you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
DF
June 29, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss 2 Cor,1,4,5
June 29, 2019
Sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort sustain your family and friends during this difficult time of sorrow please share Psalms 51:6,7 with your loved ones
June 29, 2019
Sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted in knowing that those who have died God keeps in his memory, because they are precious in his eyes Psalms 116:15
D B
June 29, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May wonderful memories of a life once shared give you strength to endure. May the God of all comfort sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2.
D S
June 29, 2019
To The Family: So sorry for your loss: And may our loving God bring you comfort and peace. And may you keep those precious moments you shared together close to your heart. With deep sincerity. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
June 29, 2019
We wanted to offer our sincere condolences for your your precious loss. May be the comforting love of God strengthen you all. John 3:16.
June 29, 2019
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time.
Psalms 29:11
June 29, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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