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Victoria Malagrino Obituary

WESTERLY - Victoria M. (Cirillo) Malagrino, of Fairview Ave., Westerly, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at the age of 85. She was the wife of the late Anthony "Bones" Malagrino.

Born in Troy, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Cirillo.

Victoria was well known for her Italian cooking and being a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Westerly Elks BPOE #678 Emblem Club and former Elks "Mother of the Year"; a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Calabrese Society; and the Daughters of Isabella.

She will be sadly missed by her son, David Malagrino; and daughter, Dayna Gingerlla and husband, Tom, all of Westerly; as well as by her grandchildren, Logan and Nolan Gingerella, of Westerly.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. There is no procession to the church from the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences, please go to www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2014.

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Rob Almeida

February 10, 2014

Dave and Dayna, just heard about your mom's passing today from a mutual friend.
I have nothing but great memories of spending time with your mom and dad.
Sorry for your loss.

Rob Almeida

January 23, 2014

Vicki will be missed by the many friends she made at the senior center through shuffleboard, bingo, and the many fundraisers for which she volunteered.

Donald Melzer

January 20, 2014

David and Dayna ,

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With hope of memories to be shared in loving ways.
Donnie m and Cheryl

Al & Patti Morrone

January 20, 2014

To Vicky's family,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. She was a lovely person and Al & I had fun with your Mom & Dad and a group of friends when we went to Boston to see the Bruins play hockey.
Always think of the happy times you had together.

Christine Misto

January 19, 2014

Dayna and Dave,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. It is so difficult to say goodbye ... but she will always be with you in your heart and in your mind. Thinking of you both.

January 19, 2014

deeply saddened for your loss, she was a great woman and she will be dearly missed, Bill Dayon

January 19, 2014

deeply saddened for your loss,she will be dearly missed, she was a wonderful woman

January 19, 2014

David & Dayna,,,
So sorry for your loss...she was a great lady and friend...
Patti & Tim Raiche

January 19, 2014

Dear Dayna and Dave, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. We both know how hard this is. We will keep your family in our prayers and are here for you always. All our love, David,Gina and Sabrina

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