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John Papaliosas Obituary

PAPALIOSAS, JOHN D. 77, of Cranston passed peacefully Tuesday May 19, 2015 at the Golden Crest Nursing Home. He was born in Athens, Greece, and came to America in 1970 with his late wife Bessie (Theodosiou) Papaliosas. He became a US Citizen in 1999. John was the manager of the Speedway Car Wash in Cranston before retiring in 1997. He leaves three sons; James D. Papaliosas of Albany, NY, Fotis I. Papaliosas of Coventry and Nicholas I. Papaliosas of Cranston, a brother George D. Papaliosas of Athens, a sister Mary D. Lioubas of Las Vegas and a grandson James T. Papaliosas. His life will be celebrated with calling hours Friday from 5-8pm in the Stapleton Family Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston. Funeral Service Saturday at 10:00am in the Church of the Annunciation, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston 02920. Burial will be in St Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visit cranstonfuneral.com for directions.

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 21, 2015.

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Edward Jimmy Cullen

May 25, 2015

Oh , Wow !!! I , Dont Believe This John Is Gone ... But , I Remembered At The Age Of 14 I Was Working At The Speedway Car Wash Before I Met Bella Thats When I Became Great Friends With John & He Taught Everything That I Know .... He , Was Also Very Truthful 2 Me & Gave Me Wonderful Paychecks 4 My College Intution With Bella ... & On Behalf Of Bella & I We Want 2 Take This Opportunity & Say Farewell Brother Sir Johnny Chronicles 2:06 ???? ..... !!!!!

Ronda Chandler

May 21, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Cahoon

May 21, 2015

So sorry for you Nick and your family

andre

May 21, 2015

Rest easy Uncle John, say hi to everyone upstairs for me.

Paula Heiss

May 21, 2015

May your memories help to ease your pain at this time.

May 21, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Papaliosas family. May John & Bessie rest eternally together.

Sincerely,

Paula Heiss

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