Raymond E. Parente 65, of Greenville Ave. Johnston passed away Friday September 26, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was born in Providence a son of the late Espedito "Speed" and Virginia (Lanzone) Parente. Raymond is survived by his loving siblings, Doreen Parente-Edes of Narragansett, Albert E. Parente of Johnston, and Louis A. Parente of Cranston. He was also the uncle of 4 nephews and 3 nieces. Raymond also was a Vietnam Army Veteran. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave. Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Mary's Church Cranston St. Cranston. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann's Cemetery Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Monday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250. Please visit www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.