(06/03/14) Frank J. Petrone, 84, of Wheeler Road, Stonington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday evening, June 2, 2014 at The Clipper Home – Apple Rehab of Westerly.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna C. (Cronin) Petrone of Stonington, his son, Wayne T. Petrone of Jacksonville, FL, his daughters, Frances Pearce of Westerly and daughter Roslyn Whitford and husband Drew, of Preston, six grandchildren, Matthew Petrone, Michael Petrone, Brandon Pearce, Justin Pearce, Alexa Whitford and Cali Whitford, his brothers, Charles Petrone of Westerly and Joseph Petrone of Farmington, his sister-in-law, Kathleen Jeffrey of Stonington and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Petrone was born in Westerly on November 17, 1929, the son of the late Domenic and Rose (DiPollino) Petrone. He was a graduate of Westerly High School who went on to proudly serve in the United States Army. Frank was a veteran of the Korean War who earned the rank of Sergeant and received the Korean Service medal with 2 bronze stars and the UN service medal. He worked for Consumers Dairy of Westerly and was a stock handler at CT Light & Power for 50 years. Frank was a life member of the Amancio-Falcone-Gaccione Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, Post #8955 of Westerly and the Calabrese Society of Westerly as well as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 457.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 95 Main Street, Stonington at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Cremation will follow the Mass. Interment with full military honors will take place at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Exeter on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at noon. Calling hours will take place at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank’s name can be made to St. Mary’s Church, 95 Main Street, Stonington, CT 06378 or the Amancio-Falcone-Gaccione VFW Post # 8955, 113 Beach Street, Westerly, RI 02891.
For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com
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