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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 CONDOLENCES ON THE P ASSING OF PATRICIA A. PAOLANTONIO
Introduced By: Representatives Chippendale, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, McNamara,
Fellela, Corvese, Serpa, Donovan, Phillips, and Speakman
Date Introduced: May 09, 2023
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Patricia 1
"Patsy" Paolantonio. She was born in Bristol, Connecticut, the eldest daughter of the late Joseph 2
and Anne Browne, and had lived in Johnston for more than fifty years; and 3
WHEREAS, A graduate of Rhode Island College, Ms. Paolantonio was a widely beloved 4
and outstanding teaching professional for four decades, teaching a varied level of ages from Pre-5
K through adult education classes; and 6
WHEREAS, Ms. Paolantonio's distinguished teaching career began when she accepted a 7
position as a social studies teacher at Calef Middle School in Johnston. She continued her career 8
at Johnston High School where she eventually retired after 35 years of public service as an 9
Administrator of the English, Social Studies and Foreign Language Departments; and 10
WHEREAS, After retirement, Ms. Paolantonio continued her work in education at Saint 11
Pius V School serving as a librarian, before becoming the school Principal. She concluded her 12
exemplary teaching career working with adult education students; and 13
WHEREAS, In her free time, Ms. Paolantonio loved to cook and mastered the artistry 14
and science of cooking for and entertaining loved ones at holiday time. She was also passionate 15
about reading and was committed to learning something new every day of her life. She also 16
enjoyed travelling, golfing, and spending time seaside with her family and many friends; and 17
WHEREAS, Ms. Paolantonio was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of David John 18
and Ashley Paolantonio, and grandmother to Jordan Marie and Jayde Olivia Paolantonio. She 19
also leaves behind her sister, Andrea Richardson, and was the beloved aunt of Anne Spinelli, 20
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Patricia Connor, Michael Chippendale, and William Chippendale. She was predeceased by her 1
sister, Eleanor Chippendale; now, therefore be it 2
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 3
expresses its condolences on the passing of Patricia A. Paolantonio; and be it further 4
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 5
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to David John Paolantonio and Family. 6
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