65, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Louis N. and Anna M. (Toscano) Ranone.
Norman worked in retail sales in the footwear industry for the past 12 years. He graduated from RI College in 1971 and was an accomplished actor, singer-songwriter, musician and poet.
He was the dear brother of Dennis L. Ranone of Warwick, Luanne Mauricio of Providence and Cynthia Ramalho of Hooksett, NH; and loving uncle of several nieces and nephews and great-nieces.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict's Church, 135 Beach Ave., Warwick at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
VISITING HOURS are Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd. - Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.