Obituaries
Anthony F. "Junior" Rainone
The Johnston resident and Korean War Army veteran passed away on Aug. 1, 2012.
Anthony F. "Junior" Rainone, 82, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Yolanda (Marro) Rainone.
He was the son of the late Anthony and Clarice (Smith) Rainone. Anthony was a Korean War Army Veteran. He worked as a tool maker for various manufacturing companies for many years before his retirement. Anthony was inducted in the Southern New England Soccer Hall of Fame.
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Besides his wife he was the devoted father of Peter C. Rainone, Joseph P. Rainone and Steven J. Rainone; loving grandfather of Gersham, Tairzah, Lauren and Tyler. He was the dear brother of Carlo Rainone, Robert Rainone, Ronald Rainone, Lillian Hawkins, Beverly DiFruscio and the late Angelina “Pinky" Giorgio.
His funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:45 am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in , Johnston at 12 noon.
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Interment with military honors will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston.
Visiting hours are Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston, RI 02919.
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