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Nicholas Panarelli Obituary
NICHOLAS, age 78, of Holiday Avenue, Warwick, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rita M. (Richard) Panarelli for 51 years.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Carmino
"Sharkey"
Panarelli and Emma
(DiPaolo)
Panarelli, he lived in Warwick for 41 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and had been selected as an Airman of the Month.
Mr. Panarelli worked his entire career in the jewelry industry, including Coro, Inc. in Providence and R.N. Koch in North Providence, before retiring.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister-in-law, Madeleine Panarelli, and her children Elizabeth and Stephen Panarelli; several other nieces and nephews; his Goddaughter, Lisa Richard-O'Hearn and her husband, Tim; and beloved friends Jennifer Calcagni-O'Neill, her husband, John H. O'Neill, and children, Makenzie and Jack. He was the brother of the late Professor Joseph E. Panarelli and Robert W. Panarelli.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 10 a.m. in the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited, and may visit on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
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Steve & Claire Puleo
June 27, 2010
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.
Janice Rounds
June 26, 2010
To Lisa, My thoughts are with you.
June 25, 2010
Peace be with you, Rita. Love, Nancy and Peter Glanz
June 24, 2010
The Hope High School class of June 1950 sends their sympathy to you in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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