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Donna Paliotta Obituary

PALIOTTA, DONNA M. (ALVES) 61, passed away unexpectedly at Kent Hospital, on Friday, August 21, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Paliotta and the caring mother of Michael R. Paliotta and his wife Kelly; and Alicia M. Proulx, all of West Warwick. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of William L. "Bud" Alves of West Warwick and the late Ann M. (Woolfall) Alves. Donna was a special education teacher in the West Warwick School System for 28 years before retiring from Wakefield Hills Elementary School this past January. She loved spending time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, James M. Proulx, Jack R. Proulx and Lola W. Paliotta. She was the loving sister of Sharon A. and David Raiche, William "Chuck" and Diane Alves, Stephen D. and Debra Alves, Kathryn L. and Stephen Vinton and William Rainville all of West Warwick. Donna was the sister of the late Sally Jane Rainville; the sister-in-law of Anthony Paliotta; the mother-in-law of Amanda W. Paliotta and James Proulx, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington St., Coventry. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Tuesday 3 - 7 pm in the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117) Coventry. In lieu of flowers, donations to the West Warwick Wizards Athletic Awards Association (WWWAAA) P.O. Box 301, West Warwick, RI 02893 will be appreciated. iannottifh.com

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Published by The Providence Journal from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2015.

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Alice Petrone

November 27, 2015

Richard, Alicia & Michael,
I was done to see this today online November 27th my heart goes out to you all Donna was a wonderful person who above all put her family first & loved you all with all her heart. God has another angel way too soon. You are in my prayers.

September 13, 2015

Will always remember your smile when you saw my son. You will never be forgotten. Janet roulette perry

Steve Alves

September 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was wonderful woman and cousin.

September 3, 2015

To Sharon, Chuckie and the entire Alves and Paliotta Families,

We were so shocked and sadden to hear of the sudden loss of your beloved sister Donna. We will remember her in the stands as a great sports fan no matter who was playing, a card enthusiast, and thanks to Richard ahead of the fashion curve. She was a beautiful person inside as well as outside. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. May you find peace in your happy memories.

Sincerely,
Jan and Dale Baker
Greenville, South Carolina

Deb Gerstenblatt

September 1, 2015

Dear Donna's Family and loved ones,
My deepest condolences and may Donna's memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

Joy Padula

August 30, 2015

To the Paliotta & Alves families, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barbara and Trent Danella

August 28, 2015

To Richard, Michael, Alicia and the entire Ales family,
Trent and I were so saddened to hear of Donna's untimely passing. Ourmost sincere condolences to you all. Bsrbara and Trent Danella

August 27, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of this sad loss in your family. Donna was such a strong woman.
My thoughts are with your wonderful family.

Betsy (Brunero) Dennigan and Family

Lynn Caruolo

August 27, 2015

To the Paliotta family so sorry for your loss my son Christopher had Mrs Paliotta when he was at Wakefield hills we also saw her every year at the polish picnic she will be greatly missed by all of us our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jack McCarthy Jr.

August 27, 2015

To the entire Alves family: We have lost another great person, great mother, great parent, great teacher, etc. Why do the good, leave us so early? My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Veronica (Roni) Jacobsen

August 26, 2015

Richard & family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Donna's sudden passing. My deepest condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Veronica (Roni) DiGregorio Jacobsen

August 26, 2015

DEAR RICHARD . GENE/I WANT YOU TO KNOW DONNA WILL ALWASY BE IN UR PRAYERS WE ARE SO SORRY FOR DONNA LEAVING US IN SUCH A YOUNY LIFE . I,M SURE SHE IS IN GOD,S LOVING ARMS GENE /ELE DE
GRAIDE .

Tony Lucca

August 26, 2015

Buddy, my condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry I was not able to visit but I'm taking care of my mom (98 in October) and it's difficult to leave her alone. Hope we can get together soon (maybe breakfast at AJ's)

Tony Lucca
487-4586

Janice (Padula) Sauvageau

August 26, 2015

To the Paliotta & Alves families, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With deepest sympathy.

Sharon Turner(Belanger)

August 26, 2015

Sharon so sorry for your loss of your sister. Give my condolences to all of the family. Keeping you my prayers.
Sharon (Belanger)Turner

Sally Lumbert

August 26, 2015

To my family in RI,
It is with a very heavy heart, that want you know I am with you in spirit at this sad time. We have shared much sadness together.
Donna was a special woman, always true to herself and others... A noble woman.
Thank God for your closeness and the wonderful memories that are shared.
I love you all!
Auntie Sally and family

Pat Moran

August 26, 2015

Steven, I am so sorry for you and your family. Take care.

August 26, 2015

Sharon & family
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. My heart goes out to you and your family. My thought are with you always.
Love Linda Tulino

Carol Wissing (Pankiewicz)

August 26, 2015

To Richard & Family
My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Carol (Panky) Wissing

Sandy and Duane Belfance

August 25, 2015

Dearest Richard, Alicia, Michael, and Paliotta and Alves families,
We are so very deeply saddened over the sudden loss of Donna. Our heartfelt sympathy and love to you all. It seems
like yesterday that we were in high school sharing such special times together. Duane and I are deeply sorry that we were unable to be there with you at this very sad time. We are here for you always.
With Much Love and Sympathy,

Sandy, Duane , Ryan, and Robyn

August 25, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out the family and extended family. Donna will be missed!

The Rajottes

Kat Rapose

August 25, 2015

Michael and Alica I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is I'm my prayers

Doug and Amber Peluso

August 25, 2015

Dear Richard and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. We send our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

August 25, 2015

Mat and I want to extend our condolences to the Alves Family on the loss of your daughter and sister. May the memories of all the wonderful family times you have all had over the years bring you smiles and joy. Sincerely, Mat & Deb Shuster

Terry Hart

August 25, 2015

To Richard & family SO SORRY to hear of the passing of your wife. Sending prayers for you & yours...surrounding you in love & healing.

Janet Reynolds

August 25, 2015

My Deepest Sympathy to all the Paliotta ALVES family for the Loss of Donna, such a tragic and Painful Loss.

Manny & Anne Murray

August 25, 2015

Our hearts are mourning for Donna and your entire Wonderful Family!
Donna touched so many and was beloved by many of us. She was of deep religious faith and lived an exemplary life.
4 P.M. Masses at OLC will not be the same.
Truly Sorry.. All our love and prayers..
Manny and Anne Murray and our family

Ronnie Tosoni

August 24, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to the whole family. Very sorry for your loss of Donna, she was a lovely lady. Keeping you in our prayers at this very sad time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sincerely,

John & Ronnie Tosoni

Laura Sousa

August 24, 2015

Richard, Michael and Alicia - My deepest condolences during this difficult time. May the power of God carry you through. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Mother and Daughter in Aruba!

Chester Williams

August 24, 2015

"Someone Near to Me Has Died"

Eternal Spirit, someone very near and dear to me has passed on into the larger life and I stand bewildered, alone, and sadly stricken.

In my grief I bring thee my words of gratitude for all the rich gifts that the departed one has brought to my life

The bond of mutual confidence and understanding

The gift of fellowship in shared tasks and unrealized ambitions. The joy that come when one can be sure that someone knows him to the depths and trusts him completely.

Grant me now, my Lord, the courage to carry on in the spirit the one departed has bestowed upon my life.

Save me from weak complaint and futile regrets.

Enable me to build well upon the legacy of gracious memories remaining to me.

Give me the power to carry to fulfillment the joint undertakings of our hearts.

Empower me to think and act and grow in harmony with the purposes and spirit which my departed loved one would approve and inspire. Thus, may I be true to the memory of the one who has passed on.
Amen


For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heights, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord..
Romans 8: 38, 39

Laurie Angelina jimmy Jacob and Jianna Jose

August 24, 2015

So sorry for your loss! Prayers from our family to yours .

Frank Marabello

August 24, 2015

My Sincere Condolences to Buddy, and Donna's Siblings, to Richard, Michael, Alicia, and to her Grandchildren. May Donna rest in Peace

Cindy Fallon

August 24, 2015

Richard, Michael and Alicia ~ Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss, Donna was a wonderful person and will be missed terribly. My condolences to the entire family and my prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Theresa Colardo

August 24, 2015

Paliotta and Alves families, my sincerest Condolences...my she rest in the peace of God.

Donna Cantone

August 24, 2015

Richard and Family
I'm so sorry for such a horrible loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you. You are often in my thoughts and will be in my prayers.

Debbie Cotnoir-Slater

August 24, 2015

Alves family, Alicia, James and Jack, I was very sadden to hear of the sudden death of Donna. She was a beautiful lady on the outside as well as on the inside. She will be missed horribly. But I know that she will be with all of us in memory and in heart. God bless your family at this time of sorrow. I will keep you all in prayer.

Lionel & Suzanne Nunes

August 24, 2015

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Paliotta and Alves families, Talked to Donna last week while out to Dinner. May God Bless.
Lionel and Suzanne Nunes

Grace Anderson

August 24, 2015

So terribly sad to hear of her passing. My daughter, Grace, loves her. I don't know how I will tell her. She was a special needs student of Mrs. "P" for many years before going onto high school. She was one of the best there is and my sympathies and condolences go out to her husband and family. I pray for your comfort.
God Bless her and rest her soul in His care.

Andrea Carley

August 24, 2015

To The Alves Family, I was very sorry to here about the passing of Donna I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with all of you

The Carley Family

Fred Rioles

August 24, 2015

Paliotta and Alves families,
I am very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to your families.
fred rioles

Francine Colardo

August 24, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Paliotta family.. Donna was a Wonderful Person

August 24, 2015

I was so sadden to here of the news about Donna. She was a beautiful person.
Hoping the Paliotta and the Alves families all the best.

Leo Davignon

Jill Legault

August 23, 2015

Prayers to the family of Donna, may she rest in peace.

Lauren & Michael Hayden

August 23, 2015

To the Paliotta & Alves family,
Our deepest condolences. We are saddened by the news of Donna's passing. She will always watch over you. Have hope in knowing she is with her sister & mother now. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time.

Anthony Calise

August 23, 2015

My Dear Friend Richard and your family: My deepest condolences!Your loss is felt deeply by the multitude of friends that you and Donna have! May God grant her Peace,
My deepest sympathies
Anthony Calise

Anthony Calise

August 23, 2015

Dear Richard and your family. My deepest Condolances ! Your loss is felt deeply by your multitude of friends! May she rest in peace!
Sincerely
Anthony Calise

Karen Borger

August 23, 2015

Sending my most sincere sympathy to the Alves and Paliotta families during this sad time. I am an adoring friend of Richard's and am so sorry to see him and those dear to him grieving Donna's sudden passing. My thoughts are with all of you and especially Richard, Alicia, Michael, Lola, James and Jack. Donna, undoubtedly, felt your love every day. May she rest in peace.

Elissa O'Brien

August 23, 2015

Alicia, Paliotta and Alves Families,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort in the loving memories you all share. You are in my thoughts.

Mary and Bob Iacono

August 23, 2015

So very sorry for the loss of your sister Donna. You are in our prayers at this sad time.

Denise & Mike Wisdom

August 23, 2015

Our Deepest sympathy to you all so sorry Donna was so sweet and kind will miss her Love the Wisdom's

Bob&Joanne Fontaine

August 23, 2015

Bud,Sharon and family,we were shocked to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathy to all.

August 23, 2015

to all the families of Donna, the Brown family send our deepest condolences'. It is very difficult to find the right words to say to all of you. As a teacher in West Warwick I know she touched the lives of so many children Donna thought of each of them as her own. As a substitute many years ago Donna was a true mentor to me. Richard, Alicia and Michael and grandchildren you were so lucky to have her as a beautiful part of your life. Donna will be missed by many but the most by all of you Love Patrick Brown and Family

Stephanie Lima-Bissonette

August 23, 2015

Out of sight, but never out of mind. We have great memories of growing up on Cleveland street. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marissa Martin

August 23, 2015

Amanda Mike Alicia and Richard I am so very sorry for your loss Donna was a great women you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Virginia Colabella

August 23, 2015

Kathy,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your sister. Donna was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

August 23, 2015

Richard, Alicia and Michael,
Words cannot express the pain we all feel with the passing of our beloved sister Donna, but as we have always done we will get through this as a family. I know Donna is in heaven with our beloved Mother and Sister and they will always remain in our hearts.
To you Richard words are not enough to thank you for all the love and caring you have given to Donna over these pass forty years, we will always be there for you as you have always been there for us. Know that Donna will always watch over you and her cherished children Alicia and Michael and the loves of her life James, Jack and Lola.
I love you all,
Stephen

August 23, 2015

Kathy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Debra M. Iafrati

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