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Olindo Colasante Jr.

Olindo Colasante Obituary

COLASANTE, OLINDO JR., 48, of Wildflower Drive, Cranston died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Olindo and Elena (Menna) Colasante, Sr. Olindo was employed at Stop & Shop for many years and also was an assembler at Comstock Industries, Cranston.

He is survived by his loving sisters, Gloria Lamond and her husband Michael of Cranston, Debra Bernardo and her husband Joseph of Florida and Elena Manzi and her husband Thomas of Cranston. Olindo was the loving uncle of Alyssa, Stephanie, Caitlyn and Michael Lamond, Victoria, Joseph and Cassondra Bernardo, Brianna, Brittney and Brooke Manzi.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Marys Church, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Anns Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cranston Arc, 111 Comstock Parkway, Cranston, RI 02921. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Olindo Colasante

42 Entries

Ray Galluccio

November 8, 2008

Hello Family,
My mother told me about Lindo's passing. My thoughts and prayers our with you. You all have a very special guardian angel watching over you now. So never feel that you are alone. I love you guys. God bless.

Roger and Debbie (Strong) Ray and family

November 2, 2008

Dear Colasante Family,
We both were sorry to hear of the passing of Olindo. Often, as we pulled into the driveway at my parents's house, Olindo would be out in the yard or on his way to or from work. He always stopped to chat and was always pleasant to chat with, and very clearly a hard worker. We really appreciated having you all as neighbors. It is hard to know that Olindo is no longer with us. May God Bless you as you deal with his loss.

Denise & Donna Galluccio

October 31, 2008

Dear Gloria, Debbie and Elena,
We were so saddened to here about the passing of Olindo. He was always so sweet, kind and thoughtful. He is at peace now with your mom and dad. You now have three of God's special angels watching over you. Just think of all the wonderful memories that you'll have forever. God bless you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Donna and Denise

Kimberly AciZ

October 29, 2008

dear colasante family:
Iam so sorry for your lost , i work with olindo at comstock , he was every nice man . I will miss him, and you all will be in my prays .godblas u all kimberly aciz

Mark Robitaille

October 27, 2008

There are few people I remember from High School as well as I remember Olindo. He was truly ahead of his time. When everyone else in school was acting like an immature high school student Olindo was selfless and kind. I still remember standing on the soccer field and watching the cross country team train. Olindo was not the fastest runner but he was the most determined. What a wonderful quality to possess. To this day when I think about a true gentleman I think of Olindo. I count myself blessed to have known him and to be able to call him a friend. My heart goes out to you. I know he'll be missed...

jessica pennacchini

October 26, 2008

girls,
i am so sorry about your loss. the entire family loved olindo with all our hearts and he always seemed to make things a litte brighter. i remember at every wedding he would be my dance partner, and boy could we get down. when me and my mom would come over and go swimming he would always ask me if i wanted a candy bar when he went to s&s. i remember sunday's when i went to the makert with my mom and dad, i would always want to go through his line. he always managed to carry a smile and he was deffinitely one of the sweetest people in my life. he touched us all and will forever remain in my heart. i love you all, and again i am deeply sorry for your loss. he is with auntie and uncle now in a better place. however, family gatherings will be a little emptier without his presence.

Judy Paige

October 25, 2008

i knew olindo from high school and i truly adored him..may he rest in peace... we will miss his smile, kind words and i will miss him very much.

Judy Paige

Susan Zincone

October 25, 2008

Colasante family,
I knew Olindo from Stop&Shop, he was alway so warm and friendly and genuine. I missed seeing him when I shopped. I did see Olindo last week at Sovereign bank on Atwood ave.,
he was in a car with other people and had a big smile on his face. I wanted to stop and and say hello and ask how he was doing doing but for whatever reason I didn't. I won't forget that big smile on his face.
My husband Frank Zincone also has fond memories of Olindo. He will be missed.

Shelley (Phelan) Van Buren

October 25, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Olindo's passing. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of deep sorrow. Please know how much Olindo's life brightened others in all he did.

Robert Inderlin

October 25, 2008

Please accept my sincere sympathies on the passing of Olindo. As a fellow classmate, I will always remember him as a gentleman. May kind words help comfort his family in their time of mourning.

Robert Inderlin & Family
CHSW Class of "79"

Lorraine Galloway

October 25, 2008

Dear Colasante family,
I was a teacher at Western Hills in the 70's and 80's and remember Olindo. I also remember him from Stop & Shop. He was always so friendly and kind and I so enjoyed chatting with him each time I saw him at the store.
Please know that I will keep him in my prayers always.

Eddie Pennacchini

October 25, 2008

Gloria&Mick,Debbie&Joe,Elena&Tommy
Your brother was such a sweet and caring person.I'm going to miss those private talks when he would say "can I tell you something" and you know what he was going to say but you listened and gave him your opinion anyway. All our lives will be quite a bit emptier now, but we will all move on in time and Lindo is safe with his Mom and Dad looking over us for he truly is an angel.
All My Love,
Cousin Eddie

Rick and Lucy Harris

October 24, 2008

I knew Olindo from Stop & Shop. He was always so cheerful and pleasant and always talked to me. My husband knew him as well and would talk with him at Twin Oaks occasionally. The world is brighter because Olindo was in it.

Our deepest condolences.

Joe, Nick, Dave

October 24, 2008

Olindo was a great hearted man, and a good co-worker. He always kept a smile, and made others happy.

Debbie Petrosinelli

October 24, 2008

Dear Gloria, Debra and Elena,

I am very sad to hear about Olindo. He was always so nice, smiling and concerned about everyone except himself. I grew up on Brooks St. and I am sure you remember my grandmother Rose, who lived next door to your family (you were kids). She was so good to Olindo and he always spoke of her kindness. I talked with him often at Stop & Shop.

God Bless,
Debbie

Allyson (Manzi) Henry

October 24, 2008

Gloria, Elena and Debbie,

I was so saddened to hear of your brother's passing. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always remembered me when we saw each other even though I moved away so many years ago. I am sure your mom and dad have reunited with him and will keep him safe up there just like they did down here. My love to your entire family. Cousin Allyson

Michael Bettencourt

October 24, 2008

To my dear friend Olindo, I met you in Jr. high school. When I was trying to find myself, looking back, little did I know you were giving me all I needed. Your friendship. You were the most caring person in a time when all it was all about was trying to be apart of the in crowd. I was proud and will always be proud to say you were and will remain a best friend that I will sadly miss.

Patricia

October 24, 2008

Sorry to hear of Orindo's passing. I only knew him from Stop & Shop...Always pleasant and polite.
He will be missed.

John Caramadre

October 24, 2008

Dear Gloria, Debra and Elena,

I was saddened to hear the news of Olindo. He was a good, caring man. I went to school with Olindo and as we got older would keep in touch through seeing each other at church, Stop and Shop and around the community. Olindo taught me a great deal about persistence, understanding and forgiveness. For that and more I am grateful. He was a sincere friend who will be missed and remembered. You have my most sincere sympathies. God bless your Mom, Dad, Olindo and you and yours.

John Caramadre and Family

Nancylee Manzi

October 24, 2008

Gloria, Deb, Elena and family, I was destroyed to hear about Lindo. I was always hoping he would be able to come visit me when he was feeling better. I always asked my brother Anthony for updates on him and all of you guys. I love you all and I am going to miss him. The only comfort I get is knowing he is with Auntie and Uncle. I am so sorry I can't be there for the services. I am trying to get up there for Christmas with Alana, I will come and see you all then hopefully. Again, Love you all , God Bless you and make you strong. Love Cousin Nancylee and daughter Alana

frank mcgovern

October 24, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of your brother passing as a shopper at Stop & Shop he went out of his way to say hello or his famous quote how are you doing buddy just a down to earth nice person may God bless and take him to heaven

October 24, 2008

I knew your brother only from S&S and he was always polite and kind. He had a pleasant way about him that made you feel good. I am sure he will be missed by many. A S&S shopper

Pam Payne

October 23, 2008

Dear Elena and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your brother is with your Mom and Dad now looking over you and your families.
God Bless you!

Love
Pam, Dennis and Isabella Payne

Dave Stoehr

October 23, 2008

Sorry to hear of Olindo's passing. The things I will always remember are his smile and positive outlook on life. Never heard him utter a bad word about anyone.

David Saccoccia

October 23, 2008

Olindo was always a Saint, as I remember from school. Now, God has given him wings. A Gaurdian Angel to watch over his family. You have touched all our hearts, Olindo. May your soul live on forever.

Anthony Rinaldi Jr.

October 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Stoehr Cody

October 23, 2008

My deepest sympathies for your loss of Olindo. I remember Olindo from growing up in the neighborhood and delivering the evening newspaper as well as Stop & Shop. My prayers are with you all.

Courtney Abbruzzese

October 23, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss....Olindo always smiled and made everyone so welcome at stop and shop. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Hague

October 23, 2008

Dear Gloria,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will keep Olindo in our prayers. Will always remember how sweet he was everytime I would go shopping and he would always have a story to tell.
Susan Hague

Cheryl Parrillo

October 23, 2008

Dear Gloria, Alyssa and family, we are so sorry for your loss - he was a love at Stop and Shop. Your family is on our prayers. God bless. Cheryl, Stephen, Stephanie and Stephen Jr. Parrillo

Ralph Strong

October 23, 2008

I want to say what a nice person Olindo was. As cross the street neighbors he always went out of his way to say hello and greet you. Thank you for all you did for my mother Marion Strong when she was alive. We will miss him.

Anne Marie

October 23, 2008

To the Colasante Family. I remember Olindo from Cranston West and when I would see him at Stop & Shop. He was such a nice and friendly guy. God Bless him and it was truly a pleasure to have know him.

raymond martin

October 23, 2008

debbie, elena, gloria sorry for loss, god bless olindo and his family. raymond martin and family.

norma faiola

October 23, 2008

Gloria,Debra and Elena, sorry to hear of your loss. Olindo, is with your parents. Peace, Prayers and love Norma and Gino Faiola

Frank Patalano

October 23, 2008

Gloria, Debbie and Elena,
Ill never forget baby sitting for you all with Olindo. Every Saturday night we would eat like pigs and listen to music. (the good lod days) I always felt a bond with you girls... Like my baby sisters. My heart hurts for you all and yours. The only good thing is that he is with his mom now and she can protect him as she did on earth.
Love you guy's Cousin Frankie

Sarkis Varadian

October 23, 2008

Colasante Family:
I am sorry to hear of Olindo's passing. As a member of the Cranston East Cross Country and Track teams during the late 1970s, we often traveled with the Cranston West teams to various competitions and that is when I first met Olindo.
Olindo always gave his best effort and as years passed I had the pleasure of speaking with him at Stop & Shop. Always "one of the guys", we reminisced about running at Bryant College and other places. Olindo's greeting and pleasant way will be greatly missed.

Mona Caruso

October 23, 2008

Dear Family, I am truly sorry to hear about Olindos passing, I knew him for many years from Stop & Shop and always enjoyed talking to him, he was a sweet person, Sincerely Mona Caruso

October 23, 2008

I remember Olindo from Cross Country at CHSW. He had an outstanding attitude and never quit. God Bless Olindo and his family.

Frank Patalano

October 23, 2008

Hello my dear cousin,
If there is a god and I believe there is... you will find the peace and happiness you always deserved. You were like one of my brothers and your sisters were like mine. as we got older we grew apart... but never in my heart. You gave me the greatest gift in my life to this day... My first Olivia Newton-John cassette lol...it started a 35 year relationship.

Aunite Elena you can rest now... your son is with you.
GOD BLESS THE COLASANTE'S and there extended family. they all desserve your help from this day and going on. Love Cousin Frankie

Donna Stoehr Hanlon

October 23, 2008

I remember Olindo's friendly smiling face from around the neighborhood when he lived next street over on Brooks Street. My condolences to his family.

Patricia Cotoia

October 23, 2008

Dear Gloria and Mike: Though I'm no longer in Rhode Island, I read the Projo everyday. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him well as such a wonderful person.

Jeanette & John D'Amico

October 23, 2008

We were sorry to hear of Olindo's passing. We remember him from Stop and Shop. Olindo was always such a gentleman. Elena and I were classmates and friends at C.H.S. Our best to all the family.

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