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Frank DiMaio Obituary
Born in
Providence a son of the late Giacomo and Francesca
(Scola)
DiMaio.
Mr. DiMaio was an inspector for the Department of Transportation State of R.I. before retiring, he and his wife were the former owners of Helen's New York System. Mr. DiMaio was a former member of the Young Pannese Social Club, the Providence Elks and the M.S.B.U. of Citrus Springs FL. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He is survived by two sons; Frank DiMaio of Toronto, Canada and James J. DiMaio and his wife Marie-Elaina of South Kingstown. Brother of Mary Barbieri and Anna O'Malley both of Providence and the late Alessandro "Sam", Vito, James and Benjamin DiMaio. Also survived by 5 grandchildren.
His funeral is Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, followed by a Funeral Service at 9:30 a.m. in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 175 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston RI 02920. Burial with Military Honors will follow in R.I. Veteran's Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church. www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank DiMaio
September 29, 2010
Helen & Family,
We were so sorry to learn that Frank had passed away. Our sympathies go out to all of you. He was a great neighbor and friend and will be missed very much by everyone. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Jim & Margo
Karon & Steve Kanellakos
September 23, 2010
Dear Aunt Helen, Jim, Laina, Frank and Family,
We were saddened to hear the news of Uncle Franks passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We have such fond memories of all the great times with the DiMaio family . Uncle Frank always had a big smile and and was full of memorable stories. He will be fondly remembered . Everyone loved him!
Love Always
Karon, Steve, Frank, Nikki and Michael Kanellakos
Peter & Rose Ann Monopoli
September 23, 2010
Dear Jim, Laina and Family: We were so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. We pray that God will be near you at this time to give you comfort and strength. Our love and prayers are with you.
Dear Helen: We know this is a difficult time for you. We hope that the 61 years you shared with your husband left you with many cherished memories. May these treasured memories and the love of God give you peace and comfort in the coming months.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Rose Ann and Peter
Denise Church
September 22, 2010
Aunt Helen, Frank and Jim, we were saddened to hear of your loss. Our memories we shared together Uncle Eddie,Auntie Eleanor,Eddie,Dodie,Denise and Dennis will be cherished forever.Uncle Frank will be missed in our hearts always.Dad and Uncle Frank are watching over us now. Love, Eleanor Ledbetter Denise Church Dodie Antauer Eddie Rodrigues Dennis Rodrigues
September 22, 2010
Dear Helen, Dr. Frank, Jim, Marie-Elaina and grandchildren,
My deepest symapathy to all of you. God took the best. I will always remember him and how he made you always feel welcome. He always greeted me with his beautiful smile and a big kiss. He always had that twinkle in his eyes. He just LOVED life and LOVED his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. THANK YOU GOD for letting me be one of the special people who's life was touch by such a GREAT and POWERFUL MAN.
WITH ALL MY LOVE
PATRICIA (PAT) LONARDO
September 21, 2010
Dear Aunt Helen, Jim, Laina and Frank, we were saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. We will always remember how welcome he always made us feel when we would come to visit. His humour and character will be missed by all. Our deepest sympathies.
Gina Kanellakos and George Georgaras
Francesca DiMaio
September 21, 2010
Dear Auntie Helen, Jim and Frank,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences at this very difficult time.
Love, Cousin Jim, Fran, Theresa, And James
September 21, 2010
Jim, I remember your dad fondly. I'm very sorry for your loss. T
September 21, 2010
What greater way to leave your mark on this Earth than having such a wonderful family. Frank will always live as long as there is a DiMaio with love in their heart.Our condolences at this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Mary & Bill Seccareccia
Norman and Beverly Prestage
September 20, 2010
Dear Helen, Frank, Jim and Family,
We were saddened at the news of Franks passing.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Marie-Elaina DiMaio
September 20, 2010
Love and miss you, Dad!
XOXO
September 20, 2010
Dearest Jim, Laina, Frankie & Helen, Frank will always be remembered as how he made us laugh, as teenagers, with many years to follow. I loved him dearly, and my memories of him will never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences and prayers to you all and Franks grandchildren. Especially Jess, who wedding is a few weeks away, he will be sorely missed at such a wonderful occasion.
Love,
Marie Colozzi Rossi
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