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Ronald Dandeneau Obituary

DANDENEAU, RONALD GENE, 61, of Phenix Ave., a lifelong Cranston resident, passed away as a result of a tragic hit and run accident in Cranston, on Thursday, March 2, 2006. He was the beloved husband of 37 years to Carol (Melone) Dandeneau.

Born in Providence the son of the late Maria (Martellucci) Dandeneau. Mr. Dandeneau was a Senior Supervisor at the Department of Human Services in Providence for 29 years until retiring in 1997. Mr. Dandeneau was a 1969 Graduate of Providence College. Ronald began his career with the State of RI as a Social Worker and was also a Professional Drummer for 21 years playing in various popular musical groups from the 1960's to 1980's.

Mr. Dandeneau was an avid deep sea fisherman for many years and enjoyed golfing in the recent years after his retirement. He was a member of the East Natick Veterans Athletic Association in West Warwick and a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church.

Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, Ronald Gene Dandeneau of Cranston and Diane Carol Upham and her husband Leonard of Cranston. He was also the cherished brother of Joseph P. Dandeneau Jr.

His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Make a Wish Foundation 757 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 5, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Dandeneau

18 Entries

Thomas Rosenfield

March 12, 2006

To the Dandeneau family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. God must have needed a good guy by his side.Ron was a good man. Diane im sorry,i knew him briefly, but it was long enough to see he loved all of you very much. God bless Carol,Ron,and Diane.

Maureen Kelly

March 12, 2006

To Ron's family and friends,

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic accident and the loss of Ron. He was an upbeat cheeful guy and a great co-worker for many years.

A friend from DHS.

Patty Long/Brown

March 10, 2006

Joey,

I know how close you and Ronnie were and are as Brothers. My Prayers are with you and Sandra.

Love You, Patty

Patty Long / Brown

March 10, 2006

Carol, Dianne and Ronnie,

I love you all so very much, if there is anything I can do, I am here. Ronnie had a great sense of humor and I loved to be in his company. Dianne he really did light up any room. Love you Carol, Dianne and Ronnie. Love, Patty

Ben Schneider

March 7, 2006

My condolences.

Mellissa Campo

March 7, 2006

Dear Carol:

Many thoughts are with you and your family right now. I am so sorry for your loss. May you cherish every memory and find comfort in them. Take care, your friend, Mellissa Campo, CCRI.

Jaymie Hazard

March 6, 2006

Dear Dandeneau family,

I just wanted to say, "I am truly sorry for your loss". My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jaymie Hazard (Formerly Cardillo)

Larry Long

March 6, 2006

Carol and family:

In the sadness of all of this I hastily forgot to add your names to my comments. All of you are also in my prayers and thoughts. Love to you all.

cousin Larry

Tony Lallo

March 6, 2006

Ron's loss was a shock and heartbreaking. He had a zest for life that made it a joy to be with him. He will be sorely missed by his many friends. I don't know of any enemies that he had--an epitaph that his family can be proud of.

Doug Nagle

March 6, 2006

Dear Carol,

We knew Ron as a terrific and considerate guy. My wife Joan Wallack and I send our heartfelt condolences. Joan worked with Ron and Bob Santopadre and Scott Mueller in the 'old Child Welfare'Department, back in the early 70's at the Mystic Street Service Center. Many a time I heard enjoyable anecdotes about their days there. God bless Ron and your family. He will be missed.

Frank & Helen Lallo

March 5, 2006

Dear Carol,

We are heartbroken about Ron. He was a wonderful guy with a delightful sense of humor and a very engaging personality. I always looked forward to seeing Ron – he was such good company. I loved him and will never forget him. We are praying that God will give you and your family the strength to bear with this unbearable loss. God Bless you and Ron.

Janis Sexton

March 5, 2006

The world has lost a very sweet man and a "brother" to me. I can't comprehend God's will sometimes when he takes a young man just embarking on retirement and looking forward to enjoying his later years with his wife, Carol, and Diane & Ronnie after the long hard struggle that life doles out. He won't be alone. Auntie Mary (Maria) and my Mom, Ida, will be waiting for him to take care of him. I truly love Ronnie's family and Joe & Sandra and will miss him terribly. Love, Janis

Michael Verdi

March 5, 2006

Ronnie and Carol were customers of mine for the last ten years or so. They were alway's very nice and accomadating people. A nice family. I am heart-broken to hear of this. My thoughts and Prayers are with Carol and her Children.

joe iaciofano

March 5, 2006

sorry

Larry Long

March 5, 2006

Joey:

I hope you get to see the entries in this guestbook. I can't tell you how much I am really saddened by all of this. He was a good man, a great cousin and brother. He always treated me well. We as a family went thru some very hard times but always found our way on top. Ronnies obituary was a testament to if someone applied themselves in life they could excel in this life no matter how hard their past was. I recall as a kid coming to Tweed street and asking your mother if I could play his drums. He walked in and proceeded to lose his cool, which was understandable the drums were expensive. He said to me "don't you ruin those drums". He let me continue to play and allowed me to come over at times to use them because I'm sure thru it all he saw a young man who had the same interest in drumming as he had and encouraged my playing. We had great times at many weddings in the family and Ronnie was always ready for a good time. When you both were young I was the younger cousin who looked up to both of you and because you both were respected in your neighborhood the name of Ronnie and Joey Dandaneau when mentioned showed a lot of people respected your stature. He will be greatly missed Joe. We lost a friend and a brother and he will never be forgotten. Love you cousin.

Larry

kyle stelljes

March 5, 2006

to the Dandeneau Family. Im so sorry to hear about your father. I know Carol from CCRI.And it is a hard thing to get over. I know how it feels . Again im sorry. kyle

Paul McLaughlin

March 5, 2006

Dear Dandeneau Family, I worked with Ron for many years at the Department of Human Services. My thoughts and sympathies are with you in this time of your untimely loss. I will always remember Ron for his dedication to his staff and co-workers. He made a great difference in the lives of Rhode Islanders.

Nancy Tikkanen

March 5, 2006

My condolences to Ron's family. I couldn't believe the news when I heard about it.

My memories of Ron at work are of a playful and humorous man who was easy to tease with a joke or prank. No one expects such a tragedy to befall an old buddy.

I offer my deepest sympathy to you.

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