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Arthur Gianfrancesco Obituary

GIANFRANCESCO, ARTHUR J., 51, of Randall Street, died Friday at Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Cindi (Santaniello) Gianfrancesco and Dad of Alex and Sam. He was a son of Norma (Latessa) and Walter Corley of Bradenton, FL. He lived in Smithfield his whole life. His lifelong passions were karate, golf and his family. Besides his wife, daughters, Buddy, Mom and Dad, he is survived by his and siblings: Robert and Lori Gianfrancesco and Diane Conlon and father Arthur Gianfrancesco. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-7 pm in the ANDERSON WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-0050 For messages of condolence and directions please visit www.andersonwinfield.net

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 7, 2011.

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Mary G Grundy

March 1, 2024

Alex and Family,
Still thinking of you all and the loss of your dad. I am sure he has been with you, guiding you through these past years. You have made him very proud!
Many Blessings!

March 13, 2011

Dear Cindi, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prays are with you.
Rhonda Baccala Laquale

March 12, 2011

Dear Cindi, Alex and Sam,

I was very sorry to hear of Arthur's passing. He coached my daughter, Isabella, along with John and Darren last year. Our Sympathies go out to you, Sam and Alex. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Lenora, Eric and Isabella Breder

Bill Shepard

March 10, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Regina Salvati

March 10, 2011

Cindi,
Joel and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Regina and Joel

March 10, 2011

To the Gianfrancesco Family:
My heart goes out to all of you~ My 2 brothers and I had the pleasure of knowing Arthur through Karate -
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathleen-Ted-Karl Noons

lisa de simone

March 10, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

robert boory

March 10, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

March 10, 2011

Dear Sam and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always be praying for your family. Your dad was a great man and I will always miss him.

Love your best friend,
Megan Boory

Jeni (Gordon) Mowry

March 10, 2011

Dear Cindi,
It's been a long time since our days at Hasbro - I am so sorry to read about Arthur. I will be thinking of you and your family....Take care, Jeni (Gordon) Mowry

Capbriella LaBrie

March 10, 2011

Sam,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I miss you...forever your friend
Capbriella LaBrie

CELIA LOMBARDI

March 9, 2011

Cindi, i could not believe it ... Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss
,words cannot express , i know we have not seen you in a few years
but we have memories of happy times together at work and home.
Sorry we could not attend the furneral as we are out of town.
love you always celia and Larry Lombardi

March 9, 2011

Sam,

I'm sorry about your Dad, I hope you know that I'm thinking about you and I will always be your friend.

Love,

Alexa B

Derderian Family

March 9, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Arthur. We are so shocked and saddened. He coached our daughter Casey's softball team last year with Darren and was always a friendly man to everyone. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Darren, Michele, Casey, Connor and Cameron Derderian

March 9, 2011

Cindy, Alex and Sam, Manny and I were sorry to hear about Arthur. We will always have great memories of him when we attended parties at Gary & Cheryls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Manuel & Irene Arruda North Providence Rhode Island

Paulette Dutremble

March 9, 2011

Norma, Diane and family....
So sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy.
God Bless,
Paulette Dutremble (Sodexo, Bryant Univ.)

Nicole Mignanelli

March 9, 2011

Dear the Gianfrancesco Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Arthur. I didnt really know him very well but from what Megan has told me he sounds like a very kind person. I want to thank him for coaching softball and helping out with basketball and McCabe school functions. I will miss seeing him at the softball field.....<3Nicole Mignanelli(Megans sister)

Bonnie & George Andrade

March 9, 2011

Cindi, Alex and Sam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Keith & Carole Stiles

March 9, 2011

I can't even express in words how saddened and shocked we are to hear of Arthur's passing. May you find confort in your fondest of memories. Rest in peace "Karate Artie" you will be missed. :(

March 9, 2011

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about Arthur. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Hull Borges

Tyler Degnan

March 8, 2011

Dear Alex & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss! I didn't know your father personally but from what I hear he was a great man! I hope that you all stay strong through these hard times! Your family is in my prayers, may your father rest in peace.

Rhonda Kessler

March 8, 2011

Im so sorry to hear about the loss of Arthur. Arthur was my daughter's (Sydney Tucker) softball coach last year for Smithfield Firefighters! He was a great coach always full of energy and was a great motivator for these girls! The team came in first place! and Arthur had alot to do with that! My condolences go out to his family...god bless...

March 8, 2011

Cindi, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My heart, thoughts and prays are with you. Helynn Baxter

Kenneth Verlaque

March 8, 2011

Cindy , I am so sorry and schocked to hear about Arthur . If there is anything that I can do please don't hesatate to call or stop by . Ken Verlaque

March 8, 2011

Cindi,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Terri Arruda, Warwick, RI

Mrs. Mary Grundy

March 8, 2011

Dear Alex,
It broke my heart to hear the news about your dad. Even though I didn't know him, I can tell he was a wonderful man by the way others describe him and also because he raised you, a terrific girl. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I pray for you to have the strength to help your mom and sister when they need it. Cry when you need to and take things a day at a time. Lean on your friends and family. I'm always here in Room 211 if you ever need a shoulder.I am sending you a hug!

Love,
Mrs.Grundy

john fabiano

March 8, 2011

the good lord was there to breath the first breath of life into him...and he was there to receive his last sigh.his earthy goodness will not be forgotten.with much sorrow and respect for you all.... our love and help are are there for you. john and janice fabiano

megan mignanelli

March 8, 2011

Dear Sam and family,
I am sorry about your dad. I will always remember the time that your dad cooked me fettucini alfredo and that was the first time I tried it. I will also remember when your dad taught me how to play softball. If you ever feel like talking you can come over my house. Love, your best friend, Megan

The Mignanelli Family

March 8, 2011

We were so saddened to hear of Arthur's passing. You both always opened your home to our daughter & her friends and we appreciate that so much. We have fond memories of him helping on the softball field, at school events and in the neighborhood. May peace be with you during this difficult time and as time heals your loss.

Sarah, Kevin, Ellie, Finn and Lucy Eager

March 8, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Robert D'Adamo jr and family

March 8, 2011

cindy we are all so sorry for your loss. stay strong.

March 8, 2011

Cindy, Alex and Sam
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat, Jeremy and Julia Mitchell

March 8, 2011

Dearest Cindi, Alex and Sam...I'm so sorry for your loss...I know how diffucult a time this is for all of you...May God give you strength and courage to get you through...Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...Love, Cousin Anne

March 8, 2011

Dearest Cindi, Alex and Sam.....I'm so very sorry for your loss....I know how difficult a time this is for all....May God give you strength and courage....know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....Love, Cousin Anne

Vilma & Bernie Motta

March 8, 2011

Cindy; We are deeply sorry about hearing of Arthur's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & the girls.
Vilma & Bernie

March 8, 2011

Cindi,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Paula Caetano

March 8, 2011

Cindi, Alex and Sam,
We are deeply saddened by your loss and our hearts and prayers are with you.
John, Susan and Cameron Souve

Norm Towndrow

March 8, 2011

It is events in our lives such as these when we are reminded and reflect upon our perspectives, knowing Arthur for the brief but emotionally rewarding period I have, has reminded of just this. He was giving in character and time, but most of all self. Arthur will be sorely missed, and I’ll consider myself a better person for having known him.
Norm Towndrow

Kim LaBrie

March 8, 2011

We are sorry for your loss.

Kim,Capbriella and Cody LaBrie

Melissa (Rizzini) Menairji

March 8, 2011

Cindi & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. God Rest His Soul.

March 8, 2011

Diane,
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Your wonderful brother Arthur would be proud of your faith and strength at this time.
Terrance (Terry) Turner and Family,
Bryant University

Bob Blanding

March 7, 2011

Cindi,Alex,Sam and All Family,
With a very heavy heart, I give my deepest,deepest condolences and through my shock ,disbelief and tears I think about Arthur's smile which would light up the room and his laugh that would start everyone in a contagious roaring. Cindi, I hope that you and family know that Arthur was loved like a brother by the fortunate few who had the pleasure of knowing and being around him for many of his years. I am one and I know I will miss him but,I will never forget Arthur. And my thoughts are with all Arthur's family in this moment of disbelief and sorrow...

March 7, 2011

Cindy,Alex and Sam I was so shocked and saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies. Cherylee Iannetta, Michael and Andrew Choiniere ( Johnston. RI )

Lou Luongo

March 7, 2011

Diane,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Please accept my deepest Condolences.

JANICE FABIANO

March 7, 2011

CINDY,ALEX AND SAM,
WE WERE SO SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO HEAR OF ARTHURS PASSING. WHENEVER WE WENT BY OR SAW HIM OUTSIDE, HE ALWAYS SAID HELLO AND OFFERED TO HELP WITH SOMETHING. ANYONE COULD SEE WHAT A WONDERFUL DAD HE WAS, ALWAYS PLAYING OUTSIDE WITH THE KIDS OR ALL OF YOU GOING FOR WALKS WITH BUDDY. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM, BUT WE ARE ALL THE BETTER FOR KNOWING HIM. I AM SURE THAT HE WILL BE YOUR ANGEL AND BE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SIGNS THAT HE IS CLOSE AND WATCHING OVER YOU ALL. WITH MUCH LOVE, JOHN AND JANICE

Karen & Jim Conlon

March 7, 2011

Dear Diane and Norma,
Jim and I send our deepest sympathies to your family.

Karen & Jim Conlon

March 7, 2011

Cindy,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts, prayers and memories are with you and your girls.

March 7, 2011

Cindi, Alex and Sam,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Your family is in our prayers.
The Turner Family

Paul Maratta

March 7, 2011

Dear Cindy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Arthur. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Bob D'Adamo

March 7, 2011

Dear Cindy, So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

Donna Rega

March 7, 2011

Diane . . . it's been a long time since we worked together at Allendale; I'm very saddened to learn of your loss.

Christie Spetrini

March 7, 2011

Cindi, Alex & Sam,

We are all shocked by the loss of Arthur. We are not just neighbors but friends as well. We are here for you to talk, to help with the kids, or just for the memories.

Arthur's spirit will forever remain with everyone who knew him. He was always willing to give you the shirt off of his back if he thought you needed it.

He will not be forgotten and lives on through all of the thoughtful things he did to help everyone out.

Love,
The Spetrinis

March 7, 2011

Cindi, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Love-Jan French

March 7, 2011

Cindy -

We are so sorry to hear about our loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love
Cousin Dina and Ray Robinson
Jacksonville, Florida

Paula Garon

March 7, 2011

Cindi, I am so very sorry for your loss. May your husband rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
Paula Garon

James Hebert

March 7, 2011

We are truely sorry for your lose we will miss Arthur dearly he was a good friend to all of us at Cerroni's service center. Jimmy & Brandon Hebert , Thomas Cerroni & Family and staff Kregg and Nikki

March 7, 2011

Losing a loved one is never easy. Thinking of you.
Carmela Falco, North Providence, RI

Paulette Rattigan

March 7, 2011

Dear Cindy and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank God for the memories you will be able to hang on to forever. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers.

Almonte Family

March 7, 2011

We are so very sorry to read about Arthur. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

March 7, 2011

Dearest Cindy and Family,

We are all so very sorry to hear about Arthur. He was a great guy and he will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Jan, Paul and staff
Leonelli & Vicario, Ltd,

RICHARD DISARRO

March 7, 2011

TO THE GIANFRANCESCO FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. ARHTUR WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO ME THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND.. WE LOST CONTACT THE LAST FEW YEARS. HE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY PRAYERS. ARTHUR WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN.
RICHARD DISARRO (LASALLE "77")

Steve Einhorn

March 7, 2011

Cindy, I am so very sorry to hear about Arthur. Thoughts are with you and your family.

Spinella

March 7, 2011

Cindi, Alex and Sam,
We are so sorry for your loss and can't even imagine what you are going through right now, but please know that we are here for you. Hold your memories close, they will help you get through this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathies,
Cousins Raymond, Rosanna, Marc & Steven

Kerri Agrela

March 7, 2011

Artie <3 You will always be missed. You were like a father to me and it feels like just yesterday we hugged, kissed eachother on the cheek and you walked out to door to grab somethng for work when I went over. Your family is staying strong just like you would want them to <3 You'll always be on my mind.

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