Frank J. Montanaro obituary, Cranston, RI

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Ann Molloy

August 26, 2017

TO THE MONTANARO FAMILY

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

THE MOLLOY FAMILY

Robert Lawton

August 25, 2017

Dear Madeline, Laurie, Diana, Gina and Frank, No words can express how sorry I am for your loss, I'm just glad I had the chance to know such a man.

Michael Stanley

August 25, 2017

My condolences to the family, l will miss Frank,l played many rounds of golf with him,RIP Michael Stanley

Michael Stanley

August 25, 2017

My condolences to the family, l will miss Frank,l played many rounds of golf with him,RIP Michael Stanley

Sandra Croft-Rodgers

August 25, 2017

August 25, 2017

Frank was a giant in the Labor arena. He personified integrity, loyalty and relentlessness. Having sat on the same side and the opposite side of the table from Frank, I consider him a friend and an example. God bless Madeleine and the family.

Arthur Legault

August 25, 2017

Madeline
I am so sorry to hear of franks passing.He was a one of a kind.He was a mentor to many firefighters who chose to become union representatives in their departments. I learned so much from him. He was a truly dedicated man to the cause.My deepest condolences to you and your family. He will be in my prayers.

Dick Wolfe

August 25, 2017

My personal expression of sorrow to the entire family of Frank J. Montanaro..

Frank and I went back many years, from his IAFF days to the RI AFLCIO, to his serving on the board of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI.

His devotion to his many members of organized labor is unsurpassed. He will be missed by everyone.

May his soul rest in peace.

Dick Wolfe, Labor Relations (Retired)
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Ocala, FL

Tom Nichols D/C CFD Rtired

August 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of Frank's passing.Frank was a good man,Firefighter and advocate for all Firefighters.e will be greatly missed.

Michael & Nancy Sepe

August 25, 2017

Dear Frank, Joy & Family - Our sincere condolences are extended to you at this sad time. Please know your friends are with you in your sorrow. With sympathy, Michael and Nancy Sepe and Family.

George Sullivan

August 25, 2017

Dear Madeline and family, I would like to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Frank was the best of the best in every aspect of life. You would know that better than anyone. When I was a young president of the Providence Firefighters'Union, he took me under his wing and showed me the way. All firefighters today enjoy all the hard work that he did for us both in Rhode Island and in the country. He was a leader beyond compare. He was greatly appreciated and will be greatly missed. George R. Sullivan

Paul Tavares

August 25, 2017

To The Montanaro Family,
I extend to you all my deepest sympathy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Roberta Darling

August 25, 2017

Frank,

My heart goes out to you and your family I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jack McHugh

August 24, 2017

Frank Joy and Family
Very sorry to hear of your Fathers passing.Please accept our sincere condolences.

john KEEFE

August 24, 2017

To the whole montanaro family my heart goes out to you all i know how it feels to lose a loved one he will rest in peace with the lord god bless him he was a wonderful man Johnny Keefe & Family

Tara Barone

August 24, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a kind man and will never be forgotten.

Cara Dalton

August 24, 2017

Dear Madeline, Laurie, Diana, Gina and Frank,

We were so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. He was a wonderful man, and a great neighbor. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Cara, Glenn and Sam

John & Ann O'Leary

August 24, 2017

To the Montanaro family,

Please accept my condolences on behalf of Ann and I. We are deeply sorry on the passing of Frank. He was a good man, and leaves a wonderful legacy in his children and his work in the community. May happier memories help lighten the sorrow you are experiencing. RIP Frank.

August 24, 2017

To Bill,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your fine brother.
With sympathy,
Mary Sweenor Ruggieri

Bernie gemma

August 24, 2017

My sincere condolences to the entire family.Frank,rest in peace.Sincerly Bernie Gemma

August 24, 2017

Madeline and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Harry Mosher

Fred Rioles

August 24, 2017

Madeline and family,

I am very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Frank, Rest in Pease, my Friend.

Fred Rioles

Graydon Hawkins

August 24, 2017

My condolences to the family, without Frank all retirees of the CFD would not have what they have now. Rest In Peace.

James Joy

August 24, 2017

Got to know Frank when he was the Chairman of the Board at Blue Cross. A smart, courageous , giving man. He was totally committed to working people. A great man. A very great man. Rest In Peace. Condolences to Madialine and family, who loved and supported him in his very significant contribution to the rest of us. God bless.

James Joy
CFO Blue Cross - Retired

Patty McMahon

August 24, 2017

Frank,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your dad was a true gentleman.
Regards,

Richard Dugan

August 24, 2017

Simply the best,, a life lived well, the best husband a out standing father and the most loyal friend you could ever have. Rest In Peace Frank, you earned it.

Dennis Mc Govern

August 24, 2017

May God comfort you in your time of need.

Art Poirier

August 24, 2017

My condolences to the families of Frank, both personal and public. Rest In Peace Brother.

August 24, 2017

Billy, sorry to read of Frank's passing. My condolences to you and his family.He was a good man.I am with you at this time of sadness. Sincerely, Joe Mancini, Vero Beach, Fl

Richard Aitchison

August 24, 2017

My sympathies to the the Montanaro family.
First met Frank at an informational picket line that he came to support our cause in 1973. A stand up guy, a true gentleman, a giant for the union cause.
Will be missed!!

Gregory Shola

August 24, 2017

Dear Mrs. Montanaro, Frank Jr.and family. My deepest condolences upon hearing of Frank Sr. passing.

Sincerely,

Gregory J. Shola

Dan Beardsley

August 24, 2017

My deepest condolences to Madeline and the entire Montanaro family on the passing of Frank. I served with Frank on the RI State Labor Relations Board for 10 years, negotiated and arbitrated over a dozen labor contracts across the table from him and relentlessly followed his every step for 20 years as he advocated for "his boys" at the Statehouse. He was the consummate advocate for the IAFF and the AFL-CIO and while I opposed much of what he stood for, I admired and respected him more than any other lobbyist I've ever known.
Frank was a lion on behalf of those he represented. He will be forever missed by all who knew him!
Dan Beardsley

Paul D Santilli

August 23, 2017

My sympathies and prayers to the Montanaro family. Will never forget our political discussions and how much I learned from Frank. Will always remember Frank as a great family man, firefighter, lobbyist and astute political operative. His kindness and charitable ways will sorely be missed.

May Frank J Montanaro R.I.P.

Legacy Remembers

Posted events

August 24, 2017

Aug

25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nardolillo Funeral Home

1278 Park Ave, Cranston, RI

Aug

26

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory

1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI

Aug

26

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI

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