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Gaetano Zannini Obituary

ZANNINI, GAETANO 'GUY', 87 of Pawtucket Ave. died Friday, April 17, 2009 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Helen M.(Robertson) Zannini.

He was born in Providence, a son of the late Carmino & Marie (Marzilli) Zannini. Mr. Zannini was a supervisor at the Trifari Jewlery Company before retiring. He was a Coast Guard Veteran of WW II.

Besides his wife he leaves three sons, Robert Zannini, Gaetano C. Zannini and Carmino S. Zannini; one sister, Corinne DuBuc, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Joyce Ann Bettencourt and brother of the late Louis Zannini, Anna Murray, Marie Casey and Rosa Vanni.

His funeral and visitation will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. in the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME 2555 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI 169 George St. Pawt.RI 02860 would be deeply appreciated.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 19, 2009.

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Steve Jr,Andrew Gianlorenzo

April 24, 2009

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.

Lisa Ranglin

April 20, 2009

Dear Guy and Family, please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of your beloved father. Hold on to those amazing memories and cherish them for life. I pray God's grace and mercy will carry you all through this difficult period. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you; may the love of God provide comfort this day and always.

Many blessings!

Helen Coupe

April 20, 2009

Dear Guy and family,
I wish to extend the Zannini family my deepest sympathy, on the loss of your father. May he rest in peace. May this time of sorrow pass quickly and be replaced with many fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you from Florida.

Steve Gianlorenzo

April 19, 2009

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

Marlene Davis

April 19, 2009

Zannini Family,

Our thoughts & prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow.

Norman Costa

April 19, 2009

Guy,Marie and I send our deepest sympathies
to you and your family.

Maureen & John Wray

April 19, 2009

Aunt Helen:

John and i send our deepest sympathies to you and the Zannini family. Take comfort in your memories of Guy and know that he is not in pain anymore. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.

John and Maria Tamborelli and Family

April 19, 2009

We wish the Zannini family our deepest sympathy, peace and blessings at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George & Gert Paes

April 19, 2009

Guy, Gert & I send our condolences to you and your family. Its amazing that I'm 3000 miles West and can read about your fathers passing like I was still on Claremont Rd 2 doors away.

Doreen Greenberg

April 19, 2009

Dear Helen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My deepest sympathy to the entire Zannini family. I knew (Guy) though visiting my Mom (Hilda Gamble Apt.215) He was always outside getting his walk in. What a great guy! Always telling jokes and making you laugh. He will be forever missed.

Kenneth Francis

April 19, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the entire Zannini family.

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