PATRICIA E. (O'BRIEN) D'ALOISIO

Patricia E. (O'Brien) D'Aloisio , 61, of West Blue Ridge Road, Cranston, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 4, 2012 at home. She was the beloved wife of 25 years to Henry J. D'Aloisio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Frances (McCarthy) O'Brien- McCormack of North Providence and the late James Fabian O'Brien. Cherished mother of Kathryn M. D'Aloisio of Cranston and James and his wife Brooke D'Aloisio of Warwick. Step-mother of John and his wife Tracey D'Aloisio of Lincoln. Step-daughter of Joseph McCormack of North Providence. Sister of Kathleen Zarchin of Shelter Island, NY. Patricia also leaves several step brothers and sisters. A graduate of RIC, PC and UConn, Patricia is remembered as an admired teacher, principal, clinical supervisor, professor and champion of special education practice and awareness. Her funeral services will be held on Saturday evening at 7:30 pm at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Saturday evening 2:00-7:30 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Special Olympics of RI Att: Donations, 370 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917 or The Autism Project C/O Development Dept., 1516 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919.

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