EUGENE T. CILENTO, SR

79, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of 58 years, to Dorothy (DeSimone) Cilento. Eugene was born in Providence, a son of the late Salvatore and Lillian (Crudale) Cilento. Mr. Cilento was the founder of Blackhawk Machine Products in Smithfield; and was also a Korean War Army veteran.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Eugene T. Cilento, Jr of WA, Lorraine Meschino of WA, Diane Vernancio of West Warwick and Joseph A. Cilento of Coventry. He was also the cherished grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 11 and dear brother of Edward Cilento of CT. Eugene was also the brother of the late Lillian Iaciofano.

His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial with military honors will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Brain Injury Assoc. of R.I. ,935 Park Ave. Suite# 8 Cranston, RI 02910.