Dorothy Schiano Obituary
92, of Johnston passed away Monday June 30, 2025 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Josephine (Giglio) Schiano.
Dorothy worked for the former Arden Jewelry Manufacturing Company for many years before retiring.
She was the dear sister of Mario Schiano and the late Elena D’Angelos, Mary Almeida and Salvatore Schiano. She was the loving aunt of Nancy Pensalfini, Stephen D’Angelos, Sandra Cabral, Maryann King and JoAnna Schiano.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday July 3, 2025 at 1pm in St. Mary’s Church 1525 Cranston St. Cranston.
Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery Cranston.
Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street Providence, RI 02904.
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