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Marlene Paglia Obituary

PAGLIA, MARLENE M. (GLIOTTONE) 75, of City View Parkway, Johnston passed away June 30, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Alessandro and Antonetta (Bianco) Gliottone. Marlene worked for B.J.'s Wholesale Club as a Membership Customer Service Representative for 25 years, retiring in 2010. She was also a typist in the 1960s at the St. Bartholomew's Parish and a sales associate at Avery Piano in Providence after graduating from Central High School in 1956. She loved bowling and was on the "first nighters bowling team" in years past. Passionate about vocal performing, she sang and performed in various shows and plays in the Providence area CYO, as a youth and young adult. She was the mother of Robert R. Paglia and his wife Tanya and David J. Paglia and his wife Michelle; grandmother of Robert Paglia, Jr. and Jade Paglia and sister of Silvio Gliottone and the late Paul and Josephine "Tina" Gliottone, Viola Caruso and Anna Antonelli. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8:00 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Avenue, Providence. Burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery. VISITATION FRIDAY 4-8 PM. www.romanofuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal from Jul. 3 to Jul. 4, 2013.

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July 19, 2013

To Robert, David, and families,
I was so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I always remember her beautiful voice singing in shows at St. Bart's. My deepest sympathy to all.
Marie (Ferra) Lisi

July 9, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY..LOVE, THE DICICCO FAMILY

Robin Leonti

July 8, 2013

Robert and Family,

Sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of Marlene. I will hold fond memories of her always.

Robin (Antonelli) Leonti

Melissa Greenberg

July 5, 2013

Marlene was such a kind, gentle, and caring woman. I enjoyed knowing and working with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Diana and Michael Mollicone

July 4, 2013

Dear Robert, Tanya and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for Mom.

Stephanie Laurenzo

July 4, 2013

Dear Marlene:

Rest-in-Peace gracious lady. You fought hard through all your medical battles. Your legacy is an inspiration. Have a great journey home and God hold you in the palms of his hands.

Stephanie Laurenzo

July 4, 2013

God took another Angel home. Marlene now is singing with the choir of angels. My memories of her are the times we shared at my Aunt Viola's house. My deepest sympathy is extended to her family. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Carole Caliento Brill
Gahanna, Ohio

July 4, 2013

Dear Paglia & Gliottone Families
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Marlene. She was a caring and wounderful friend. Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt Sympathy are with you.
God Bless, Anthony & Lucille Boscia

Eileen (DeStefano) DiSanto

July 3, 2013

Marlene, you and my sister Claire, were the best of friends in your youth and as adults. Now the two of you are together again in heaven...perhaps playing your beloved Bingo. May you rest in peace, dear friend.

patience velletri

July 3, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
She was a lovely women, whom I worked with her at Zayre many years ago

Deborah Cotoia

July 3, 2013

Marlene was a great friend and co worker. I will miss her very much. My deepest sympathy to all her family.

July 3, 2013

Marlene, I will miss you very much

Nori

Joyce & Bill Graham

July 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We remember gathering around the organ as Sal played and Marlene sang. We have fond memories. May she rest in peace.

Karen Gelsomino

July 3, 2013

My beautiful "God Mother" will be missed and always remembered as the special woman she was. Strong caring and had a strong faith in God. May she rest in peace.

Lee Ann Cerbo

July 3, 2013

Robert I am so sorry for you loss, for you and your family

Marlies Bruno

July 3, 2013

So sorry for your loss she was a lovely person

Brenda Carrier

July 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She will be very missed by all her friends at the Bingo. We always had a great time togehter. I will never forget her.

Her dear friend Brenda Carrier

Margie Mancini

July 3, 2013

My prayers are with you at this most difficult time.I was from Central also, I can still vision her on stage with that powerful voice.May she rest in peace.Margie (Arbolino)Mancini Vero Beach FL>

July 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always ,May she rest in peace.The DAgostino Family (Johnston,RI)

July 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always ,May she rest in peace.The DAgostino Family (Johnston,RI)

Rose Stanielon

July 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers with you at this time. We had many fun years together working at BJs.

The Staff of Romano Funeral Home

July 3, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Tim, Kara & Maura Tehan

July 2, 2013

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

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