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Donato Colannino Obituary

COLANNINO, DONATO A. "DON" , 71, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the loving husband of Doris (McKenna) Colannino for 32 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of late Joseph and Celeste (Guisualdi) Colannino. Don was a foreman at National Grid and a dedicated employee for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2008. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family, playing poker at Foxwoods and of course his beloved NY Yankees. Don was an avid Yankee fan especially enjoying the Yankee/ Red Sox rivalry. He loved being able to attend those games with his friends and family. Don will be greatly missed by all. Besides his wife he is survived by his two sons, Joseph R. Colannino of Warwick and Michael A. Colannino of Providence. Also survived by his five loving step-children, Dona Bretanha of Warwick, Luanne Weintraub of Jacksonville, FL, James H. Bretanha of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Joseph W. Bretanha of Glocester and William F. Bretanha of Johnston. Don was the step-grandfather of eight and the step-great-grandfather of two. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, 1493 Cranston Street, Cranston. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 24, 2011.

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Deborah Klus

January 27, 2011

Dear Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose a parent. May you find strengh in your memories, family and friends.
Sincerely,
Debbie klus

MaryAnn Fratantuono/Valente

January 26, 2011

Dear Colannino Family, I was sorry to read that Donny passed away. On behalf of the Fratantuono family, please accept our deepest condolences. We shopped at the market for years & loved all the members of the Colannino family. May Donny rest in peace & may God help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, MaryAnn

Shirley MacRae

January 26, 2011

To the Colannino family,
I worked with Don at Narragansett Electric, he was a wonderful person that touched many hearts.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Jack Custer

January 26, 2011

Very Sorry for your lost, Don will be missed. He was great guy. I remember playing poker with him at aces up . He will be missed at the tables. Jack Custer

Shawn(John) and Jean Carron

January 25, 2011

To Doris and the Colannino Family,
Shawn and I were so sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a great guy whose laughter would make everyone else laugh, too. We know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this very difficult time.

January 25, 2011

Dear Doris, Joey and Michael, I`m sorry I couldn`t attend the services. I will treasure my childhood memories of Donny and the fun parties as adults with Arthur, Doris and Donny, Love Barbie

Louie Silva

January 25, 2011

Uncle Donny, I can remember the days when I used to come over to meet with you, Michael and Joey at Auntie Esther's and Uncle Joe's house. I would bring some lunch meat that I would get from Uncle Joe at his market, to feed Rufus. Then we would all go to Triggs to ride the mini-bike. I looked forward to this every single weekend. These are memories that I will cherish forever. May you rest in peace with your Mom and Dad and Brother Peter. I will miss you, and I Love You, Louie

January 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Colannino family. Don and I worked at the market. We also worked together at Narragansett Electric, he was a great friend rest in peace
Jimmy Egan Daytona Beach Fla

Mary Ouellette

January 25, 2011

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Mary (Gustafson) Ouellette
Lincoln, RI

Your loving cousin

Giacomo Capoverdi

January 25, 2011

Cousin Donato, I love you and will miss you very much. Every time I go to Yankee Stadium I will bring you with me in my heart. There will be many Masses said for you from me. I hope the Yankees win the World Series this year for you! Thank you Donny, for everything you have done for me since I was a kid. Ti voglio bene.

Donato. I will always remember you! Every time I go to Yankee Stadium you will be with me in my heart. Many Masses will be said for you from me.

Giacomo Capoverdi

January 25, 2011

Ann Morris

January 25, 2011

Doris and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayer is that you will find peace in his peace. Don was an irreplaceable man who loved you all very, very much. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Robert Annis

January 25, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I worked with Don at Narragansett Electric. He was a good friend. My condolences to his family.

pat zitano

January 25, 2011

In Deepest Sympathy

pat zitano

January 25, 2011

Dear Doris, So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a great man, I will never forget the times at Mohegan Sun.with the both of you. I am living in CT now and often think of both of you. My sympathies to you and your family. I know he will be greatly missed by all.

Robert & Melissa Brault

January 24, 2011

Ann, Joey, Michael and Meaghan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Please accept our condolences.


Our deepest sympathy

Joe DiNocco

January 24, 2011

My condolances to the family. I knew Don many years ago when he worked with his father at the family owned market on Manton Ave in Prov. I knew his dad Joe, uncle Johnny, and Ammey.

Sharon Hanrahan

January 24, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with your husband/father at Narragansett Electric. He was a very kind man. May these words from our Heavenly Father bring you the comfort they are inteded to do:
Rev 21:4 - And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, niegher will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. the former things have passed away.

Vilma Salvatore

January 24, 2011

Mike, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father, you are in my prayers. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this time.

BOBBY MANCINI

January 24, 2011

THE GREATEST!DORIS I CRIED WHEN I READ OF HIS PASSING.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN TEXAS THE LAST 4 YEARS,AGAIN,I AM SO SORRY.YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN.THE WORD OF THE LORD SAYS OUR SOULS LIVE FOREVER.BOBBY MANCINI

January 24, 2011

To the Colannino family our deepest condolences !!! FROM BRUCE CHOINIERE (LYNCH) !!! I worked with DONNY for 23 years !!!! I WILL MISS A GREAT FRIEND + GREAT PERSON !!! REST IN PEACE MY GREAT FRIEND !!!!

January 24, 2011

TO THE COLANNINO FAMILY!!! Our deepest condolences from BRUCE CHOINIERE (LYNCH) !!! HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND !!! I WORKED WITH HIM FOR 23 YEARS !!!! I WILL MISS MY GREAT FRIEND !!!!

Joan Mello and Mary Turner-Berarducci

January 24, 2011

Ann, Joey, Michael and Meaghan, we are very sorry for your loss. May your good memories be a comfort to you at this sad time.

Mickey & Dave Joly

January 24, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Doris, the Colannino and Bretanha families on the loss of your dear husband and dad.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Mickey and Dave Joly
Friends from Twin Oaks

Ray Trainor

January 24, 2011

To the Colannino family my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and father. I worked with him at Narragasnett Electric he was a great person.

Aloisio Insurance & Staff

January 24, 2011

Michael & Family:

I and my entire staff were grieved to hear of your great loss. Please allow us to extend our deepest condolences.

Sincerely yours,


Aloisio Insurance & Staff

Chris Conca

January 24, 2011

From an old Sisson St. friend. My deepest condolences to the family.May you rest in peace

GARY ARNOLD

January 24, 2011

WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE WAS
GENEROUS AND KIND
OUR CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY

GARY ARNOLD

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