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Perry-McStay Funeral Home

2555 Pawtucket Ave

East Providence, Rhode Island

Validoro Sinesi Obituary

SINESI, VALIDORO 70, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday January 7, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence to the late John and Stella (Ingala) Sinesi, he leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Lorraine A. (Feeney) Sinesi, daughter Audrey Sinesi, her husband Thomas Chun, grandchildren, Stephanie, Katherine, Michael and Daniel Chun, son William Sinesi, sisters Rebella Sinesi and Lillian Reynolds, and brother Roland Sinesi. He was preceded in death by brothers Sam, Jerry, John, Charlie, and Don. Val's family was his passion and he loved being Papa. His favorite activities were taking fall New England car trips, hiking Walden Pond, teaching his grandchildren to play chess and playing baseball with them in the back yard. His other passion was mentoring and improving the lives of Rhode Island youths. Through his work with Big Brothers of Rhode Island, starting in 1970 as a social worker then serving as Executive Director from 1977-2012, his upbeat, ever positive personality touched the lives of thousands of Big and Little Brothers. Val was a graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence College, and Salve Regina University, and proudly served his country between 1968-70 as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 AM from the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Martha's Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 6-8. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to St. Martha's Church.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Validoro Sinesi

17 Entries

Nkosi Anthony

January 6, 2020

Wow, I can't believe that it's been 4 years already. Thanks for everything you have done for our community and for young boys like myself who grew up fatherless. Your positive impact on our lives will never be forgotten. Thank you for setting me on the right path and for pushing me to believe in myself.

Frances Cole

January 6, 2020

Dear Val,
Your memory will always be in my heart. Thank you for your work hear, on earth. Rest in eternal PEACE. We love and missed you. Frances Cole.

February 9, 2016

My sympathies to your family. Sincerely, Tina (Christine) LaBrash

January 12, 2016

my deepest sympathy don robbins

Roberta Kaufman

January 12, 2016

Val and Big Brothers was family to me as well as Nathan. Every time I passed old Big Brothers Office on Veterans Pkwy. I always thought of Val. I still feel his presence and smile and always will.
Nathan would not be the fine young man he is today without Val and Big Brothers.
Thank you

Nathan's with all his little brothers at Ucap

Roberta Kaufman

January 11, 2016

arlene de vivo

January 11, 2016

my prayers are with you now and forever.distance is always a term used for mere miles apart.there is never a distance where the heart is concerned aunt Arlene

January 11, 2016

Lorraine, our sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love from the Three "Y" Musketeers,
Lois Piette
Gail Jackson
Norma Little

Love from the three "Y" musketeers,
Lois Piette
Gail Jackson
Norma Little

Nathan was a little brother and now he has made a basketball for all his little brothers at UCAP.

January 11, 2016

frances/Nkosi cole/Anthony

January 11, 2016

Val,
you were not just a friend, but someone who treated everyone equally, with love and compassion-we will miss you you, dearly-may you rest in perfect peace. Nkosi and mom(Frances)

January 11, 2016

For 62 years Big Brothers Of RI has made a tremendous impact on the lives of Fatherless boys and 42 of those years, Val Sinesi was at the helm. He was instrumental in creating that delicate bond between a Big Brother and a Little Brother. He worked endlessly to find and impart a "positive role model" in a young fatherless boy's life. The annual Christmas parties, fishing derby's, RI State Police search and rescue events, Tony the dancin' cop were all favorites of the Little Brothers annually. The Little Brothers would receive Christmas gifts from Hasbro Toys and perhaps these would be the only presents they received. All these events and many other fundraising events were the direct result of Val's focus and tireless energy to help young boys be productive in our Society. The Agency had a excellent rapport with many of the police departments in RI. It was Val's goal to keep the kids out of the back seats of police cruisers and someday have them be the drivers of those cruisers! Val dedicated his life investing in the lives of Fatherless Boys.
He was Big Brothers Of Rhode Island.

Sincerely,
Andy Gallonio
Boardmember BBRI

Bob Perry

January 11, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Val in this difficult time. I first met Val in 1973 when he was a case worker for my first little brother. For the next forty years he became a good friend. Val became a role model for me. His passion and dedication for Big Brothers and fatherless boys always inspired me. I will always have countless memories of all the Christmas parties and numerous functions and events provided by Big Brothers. God bless you and may you rest in peace Val.

Ted Loebenberg

January 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of knowing Val for many years. My prayers and thoughts go out to all. I share this poem that was shared with me at a time of loss.
DEATH IS NOTHING

Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, and pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is an absolute unbroken continuity. What is Death but a negligent accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well

Mickey Silvestri

January 10, 2016

Aunt Lorraine, Audrey and Billy, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Val. He was an amazing man who gave so freely to help the youth of this world. I will always remember the Sinesi Family Christmas parties with fondness and the time that we shared. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and preyers.

Nathan age 29 with all his little brothers at Ucap

Roberta Kaufman

January 10, 2016

My son Nathan was 6 years old when he got a Big Brother. Val Sinesi is and was responsible for changing Nathan's life .
Every week Nathan would be by the window waiting his Big Brother's arrival. This meant everything in the world to him.
Nathan is and has been working at UCap in downtown Providence.
Mission
Board
Teacher/Staff Directory
Fund for UCAP
Annual Report
Directions to UCAP
Contact Us
About UCAP
UCAP (The Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program) is located in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1989, we are a unique alternative independent public middle school dedicated to reducing the dropout rates in Providence, Central Falls, and Cranston. Nathan has many little brothers. He started a basketball team for them.
I tribute this to Val giving a Nathan a Big Brother when he was very young. Nathan is still very close with his Big Brother Eric.
Thank you Val.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones

Kathryn O'Hare

January 10, 2016

Val was a faithful and long-time friend. I am grateful John had Val as his best friend since their childhood days. As Executive Director of Big Brothers of RI, Val's work on behalf of fatherless boys was extraordinary and unfaltering. Val has left a special light in this world. Our deepest sympathies to Lorraine and the rest of the family.

ELAINE DICHIARA

January 10, 2016

REB AND LILLIAN

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER VAL.KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU AND WILL SAY PRAYERS FOR YOU, VAL, AND HIS FAMILY.

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