(03/02/13) Anthony J. \"Tootsie\" Parente, 81, of Commonwealth Avenue, Warwick, RI, passed away on March 1, 2013 at Kent Regency Center, in Warwick, RI. Born in West Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Dora (Peretti) Parente.
Anthony was a West Warwick firefighter for twenty-eight years - becoming the Battalion Chief until retiring. He also worked part-time for West Valley Inn of West Warwick, RI for forty years. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict.
Anthony is survived by a son; Michael Parente, two brothers; Frank Parente and William Parente, three sisters; Rosalie Petrarca, Angela Gonsalves and Patricia Paolucci, two grandchildren; Matthew Parente and Ashley Parente and his former wife Phyllis (Cipolla) Parente. He was predeceased by two sisters; Lena Siniscalchi and Jennie Pera.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Czenstochowa, 445 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Interment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery, Warwick, RI.
For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com.
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