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David Garafano Obituary

GARAFANO, DAVID R. of Cranston passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013. He was the husband of Joyce (Palantoni) Garafano. Father of Elisa and her husband Vash, Merissa and her husband Ameet; grandfather of Madeleine and Mia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will be private. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St. Providence, RI 02905. Visit www.nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 18, 2013.

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Joanne DiBona

January 12, 2023

Hi Joyce.Just checking my phone and remembrance fir David came up. Hope you are well and enjoying time with your family.

Jean Michael

January 28, 2013

Dear Joyce,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Jean Michael

January 28, 2013

Dear Joyce & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

John O'Leary

January 24, 2013

Joyce,
My condolences on the passing of your husband. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May happy memories and the support of other help to carry you through your grief. Your yoga friend. Peace.

Kevin Murphy (Wrigley Gum)

January 23, 2013

Joyce and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about David's passing. He and his family were great business partners and also great friends. I will treasure the memories of calling on David @ Giso Bros, CGI, E.T. Johnson. Rest in Peace, David.

Daniela and the Rihani family

January 21, 2013

Dear Joyce, Elisa, and Maressa, we are very saddened by the news we so dreaded to here. David's loss is very heartfelt because he was one of us. Still young and full of life with so much to live for especially now with two new granddaughters . We extend to you our deepest condolences for your loss, and pray for him to find eternal peace.
Love to you all

January 21, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

Lauren Sugarman

January 21, 2013

Dear Merissa,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My sincere condolences to you, your mom and your sister.

-Lauren Sugarman (DeCesaris)

Ron Corriere

January 19, 2013

dear joyce andfamily so sorry to here of your loss.. i was a co-worker who is battling also may god bless him and prayers for david

January 19, 2013

Dear Joyce, Elisa, & Merissa,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of all of you. May you find comfort during this sad time. My prayers are with you.

Michelle

Linda Alessandrini

January 19, 2013

Dear Joyce &Family,

Ed & I were very saddened to read of David's passing,please accept our deepest sympathies at this very difficult time.

Dave was a great guy who loved life an his family.
Joyce, you are in our prayers.
Always,
Linda &Ed Alessandrini

January 19, 2013

Dear Joyce,
Anthony and I are so sorry to learn that David lost his courageous battle. We hope memories of better times and your family will sustain you and and the girls. Marilyn & Anthony Ventetuolo

January 19, 2013

Dear Joyce,
Joe and I are so sorry to hear of David's passing.Our sincere condolences to you , Elisa and Merissa.
Rosemary Pariseault

January 19, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Evy Mittleman

January 19, 2013

Dear Joyce and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of you at this sad time.

January 19, 2013

Joyce, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David will be missed. Much Love, Jami and Steve LaBella

Phyllis Manzi

January 18, 2013

To the Garafano Family,
I am so sadden to hear of David's passing. I have known David for many years,wentto St. Mary's School together and he was full of fun and a joy to be around....we would see each other here and there and he never changed. I am sure he will be missed and may he rest in peace.... Jesus will be watching over all of you and getting you through this horrible time... god Bless you and your children......Phyllis Manzi

Debra Cicerone

January 18, 2013

My dear David you will be sooooo missed....there is no one like you...so sweet ,kind,caring,fun and extremely handsome after I finished getting you even more groom....love you always so much..l don't want to believe this has happen,you always had so much life and a great attitude dealing with it....so sorry you left us,so sorry for your beautiful family.....hope to see you again....always walk by your beautiful grounds you keep just so and would chat with you....miss you and love you forever....very very special man you are....love and kisses Debra.....

January 18, 2013

Joyce and family,we are so sorry for your great loss.May he rest in peace.
Harvey&Lorraine Rappoport

Erin Mercolino

January 18, 2013

Mrs. Garafano & girls,

David was a bright light that filled a room. His sense of humor and zest for life will be deeply missed.

He always spoke so proudly of his daughters and was elated when he learned that they were expecting. He couldn't wait to meet those babies. His family was his life.

I am very saddened by this loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 18, 2013

Joyce and family I am so sorry to see of Davids passing I last saw him a few months ago he was a great person please accept my deepest sympathy for the lost beloved husband from Robert Cicerone and family

January 18, 2013

Joyce,Elisa andMerissa. I am so sorry to read about David 's passing.please accept my sincere sympathy and my prayers. I am with you in spirit. He was a great dad,and grandfatheR.
Gloria Del Bonis, Naples, Florid

January 18, 2013

Joyce,,Elisa and 'Marrisa.please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers. I was sorry to read of David's passing..
Gloria Del Bonis,Naples, FLorida

January 18, 2013

Joyce, I am so saddened to see that your husband David has passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathy and extend my condolences to your daughters. May memories of happier times spent together as a family help all of you at this sad time. Take care.Joanne Dibona

Sue Giolitti

January 18, 2013

Joyce and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing, know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Sue Giolitti

Joanne Parkin Silver Murray

January 18, 2013

Joyce and family,
I am so sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy

Ron Tateosian

January 18, 2013

Joyce,

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences on David's passing. I am fortunate and thankful to have had such a great friend. I will always remember David's humor and the good times we shared. He was a very special person. May he rest in peace. God bless you, your daughters, and granddaughters

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