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Peter DeSimone Obituary

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DeSIMONE, PETER 94, of Grace St., Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Patonia) DeSimone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rocco and Rose (Iacovone) DeSimone. Peter was a construction laborer for many years before retiring. He was a WW-II U.S. Army veteran and a member of RI Laborer's Union Local 271. He was the devoted father of Peter DeSimone, Jr. and Lenora Scalzo and her husband Dennis, all of Warwick, Rosemarie Salisbury of Mansfield, MA and Rocco J. DeSimone and his wife Patricia of St. Petersburg, FL; loving grandfather of 8; loving great-grandfather of 18; loving great great-grandfather of 2; and dear brother of Angelina Parrrillo of Johnston and the late Carmella DeCiantis, Julia Verrecchia and Anna Parrillo. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by burial with military honors at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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November 10, 2014

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Rosanne Andrews

November 10, 2014

My dear friend Lee, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is hard but try to remember your devotion to your dad was wonderful. He is at peace and will suffer no longer. I pray "GOD" will hold you in "HIS" arms and comfort you in this very hard time.

Rosanne Andrews

November 10, 2014

To All of Mr. DiSmone's family I am sorry for your loss.

James Rastella

November 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family.

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Jane Storms

November 9, 2014

Rocco and Pat, we are very sorry to learn of your loss and we extend our condolences to the DeSimone Family.
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Dan and Jane

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