JOHN R. COSENTINO, ESQ.

84, of Smithfield, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital on Thursday January 13, 2011. Prior to moving to Smithfield, he resided in North Providence for 32 years and was a summer resident of Bonnet Shores in Narragansett for 47 years.

John was the beloved husband and "Best Friend" of Lena E. (Aloia) Cosentino, whom he was married to for over 59 years. He was born in Bristol, RI, and was the son of the late John and Rosalie (Brunelli) Cosentino.

Mr. Cosentino graduated from LaSalle Academy High School in 1944. The day after graduating high school, he voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving honorably in WW II, Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Clytie and the U.S.S. Euryale. After being honorably discharged, John graduated from Providence College and then went on to receive his law degree from Boston College Law School in 1951. He has been a practicing attorney in the State of Rhode Island for over 50 years, and was a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association. During his early years of practicing law he served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Rhode Island, prosecuting many high profile criminal cases. John also served many years as Legal Counsel for the North Providence Zoning Board. John was an avid golfer, and a founding member and past president of the Alpine Country Club. He was a former member and past president of the Italo-American Club, as well as a former member of the Thomas L. Ryan American Legion Post, where he previously served as Commander. He also previously served as a Judge Advocate for the Department of RI American Legion. John was a devout Catholic and faithful communicant of St. Augustine's Church in Providence, RI. He will be remembered by all for his genuine compassion for others and his quick wit, humor and always having a sage remark. Above all he will be remembered for his utmost dedication and love for his wife, children, grandchild and family.

Besides his wife, John is survived by his cherished children, Robert J. Cosentino, Esq. and his wife Renee of Cranston, David C. Cosentino and his late wife Deborah of Johnston, Linda M. DiSanto and her husband Salvatore of Scituate and Kathy A. Cosentino of Providence and his cherished grandson David J. Cosentino of Johnston. He is also survived by his brother Louis J. Cosentino, Esq. and his wife Rita of Providence.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday at 9 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Augustine's Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 1-4 p.m. Having lived with Parkinson's Disease for over 30 years it was his wish to donate his brain for scientific research in the hope of someday finding a cure for others. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the RI Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., Kent Hospital, 455 Tollgate Road, Warwick, RI 02886.