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Sandra Cimalore Obituary

Sandra J. Cimalore

Sandra J. (Alfiero) Cimalore, 82, beloved wife for 59 years of Charles A. Cimalore, of Elmridge Road, Pawcatuck, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Westerly Hospital on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Alfiero.

Sandra was a graduate of Westerly High School and URI. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree from Eastern Connecticut State University. She was employed as a teacher for St. Pius X School for over 30 years until her retirement and had previously taught in the Westerly School System

for several years. Sandra loved to cook and bake. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and sewing. Sandra's most beloved treasure was spending time with her family especially during the holidays. Everyone loved her Italian soup and Christmas cookies.

In addition to her husband Charles, she will be dearly missed by her two children, Tracy Whitten and husband Steven of Coventry, RI and Chuck Cimalore of Windham, NH; and two grandchildren, Hayden Whitten and Aliah Whitten, both of Coventry.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 5-7pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Thursday, October 31, at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm Street, Westerly. There is no procession to church from the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Oct. 27, 2024.

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Becky (Miner) Dyer

November 5, 2024

Tracey & Chuck, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Diane Prete

November 1, 2024

To the Cimalore Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for Sandra´s passing. She was a friend and classmate of mine. Always eager to organize our wonderful class reunions.
My prayers go out to the Cimalore family. May Sandra rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

Taylor Roode

October 29, 2024

Oh Mrs Cimalore what memories I have. One of the best teachers I had. First grade was one of my best years in school. May you rest in peace. Prayers to your family

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Rick & Linda Olisky

October 29, 2024

Rick and I send heartfelt love and condolences to the Cimalore family in the passing of Sandra, a friend, a loving mom, wife and grandmother. Sandra was a kind loving and caring person. May your hearts be filled with joyful memories, times of laughter and happiness together as you celebrate her life. We all loved Sandra's Christmas cookies, every holiday season she will be in our thoughts forever. Rest peacefully

Connie Garofalo Andrews

October 26, 2024

I am very saddened to hear of Sandra´s passing. She was such a sweet gal and a fine classmate who always took the time to organize our class reunions. Rest peacefully, Sandra. Your friend, Connie Garofalo Andrews

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