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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING SENTITE CONDOGLIANZE ON THE PASSING OF ROSA FABIANO
Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Noret, Brien, McNamara,
Chippendale, Azzinaro, O'Brien, Shanley, and Craven
Date Introduced: January 05, 2023
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, It is with heartfelt sorrow that this House has learned of the passing of Rosa 1
Fabiano, the wife of the late John Fabiano, and the cherished mother of our good friend and 2
colleague, State Representative, Dr. Arthur J. Corvese and his wife, Terry; and 3
WHEREAS, Rose, as she was known to family and friends, was the only child of the late 4
Giovanni and Maria DiPompeo. She was a lifelong resident of the Town of North Providence, 5
where she resided in the home her parents had built when they married; and 6
WHEREAS, As a proud first-generation Italian-American, Mrs. Fabiano had spoken 7
Italian at home and learned English in 1st grade. As a young girl, she developed a passion for 8
theater, and ultimately earned the highest drama honor during her senior year at North Providence 9
High School; and 10
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fabiano doted on her family who were her "greatest love and proudest 11
legacy", particularly her grandchildren, Maria Lenz and her husband, Matthew, and Christina M. 12
Corvese, and her two beloved great-grandchildren, Alexander and Angelina Lenz; and 13
WHEREAS, In addition to making a wonderful home for her family, Mrs. Fabiano was 14
employed in the Accounts Receivable Department of The Outlet Company for many years until it 15
closed, and subsequently worked as a Senior Operator at Blue Cross for almost twenty years 16
before retiring; and 17
WHEREAS, An avid baseball fan, Mrs. Fabiano enjoyed cheering for her favorite team, 18
the New York Yankees. She was a fabulous baker and cook, specializing in La Vagilia on 19
Christmas Eve. She also loved to shop and read, delighted in everything chocolate, and all things 20
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politics, which she most certainly passed down to her son; and 1
WHEREAS, Rose Fabiano was the Matriarch of her family who has left an indelible 2
mark on the lives of those she knew and loved, and she is dearly missed; now, therefore be it 3
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 4
extends sentite condoglianze on the passing of Rosa Fabiano and wishes her family peace, 5
comfort, and courage at this difficult time; and be it further 6
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 7
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Honorable Dr. Arthur J. Corvese and 8
Family. 9
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