FRANCIS FAPPIANO

FAPPIANO, FRANCIS, October 3 2009, passed away in the loving embrace of his son, Lawrence and wife Bobbie at their home in Little Compton, where he had been living for the past three months due to illness.

He was born in Waterbury CT. He is the son of the late Leo and Rose (Testa) Fappiano.

Francis graduated from Quinnipiac College and Indiana University, followed by spending a year at Harvard University for the US Army. He served in WWII stationed in Paris, France, where he met his wife the late Elisabeth (Gaudelut) Fappiano. He served throughout the War in France and London reaching the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was the Vice President of the former Crantex of New York, which was a subsidiary of Cranston Print Works of RI.

Surviving besides his son Lawrence and wife Bobbie (Coyle) Fappiano are two sisters, Gloria Longo of CA and Lucille Ciullo of CT. Several nieces and nephews of three generations. Many national and international friends whom he loved beyond words. Francis was predeceased by three sisters: Connie Desmond, Edythe McLarney and Mary Rinaldi. Lawrence and Bobbie are so appreciative and cherished the kind and compassionate care given to Francis while at St Ann's Hospital by the doctors, nurses and staff before his return home to Little Compton.

The Funeral will be held Friday from the CHEETHAM MORTUARY, 1012 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket beginning at 9:00am. Procession to St Catherine of Siena Church Little Compton will begin at 11:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00pm followed by a graveside burial with Military Honors at Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery. If so desired expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Peter T. Coyle Student Memorial Fund, North Providence High School, North Providence, RI or to St. Catherine of Siena Church, Little Compton Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 in memory of Francis. www.cheethammortuary.com