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Jo-Ellen Paterno Obituary

WARWICK - With profound sadness, the Paterno and Murgo families will celebrate the extraordinary life of Jo-Ellen Rose (Murgo) Paterno, beloved wife of Paul J. Paterno, after her courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at Barrett and Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI on Wednesday, August 20 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 30 Warwick Ave., Cranston, RI.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Paula Pellerin

August 24, 2025

Dear Murgo family,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter´s passing.
Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest condolences.
Paula Pellerin

Mark & Debbie Lange

August 20, 2025

Dear Mike, Bonnie, Tara, Mark and Mike. Deb and I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss of Jo-Ellen and that you are in our thoughts and prayers

Mark and Debbie Lange

William Michaels

August 20, 2025

Mike, Bonnie & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jo-Ellen. May your many memories help all of you through this difficult time. Please know I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. Bill Michaels

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home

1328 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02888

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Church

One St. Paul Place, Cranston, RI 02905

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