Paul Anatone

of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence after a long battle with leukemia.  He was surrounded by his beloved family.  Paul was the dear husband of Barbara (DeScenzo) Anatone for 62 years.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carmela (Calabro) Anatone.  Mr. Anatone was an army veteran serving during The Korean War.  He was employed as a letter carrier for 34 years and a mutual clerk at the former Lincoln Greyhound Park, now Twin River in Lincoln, for over 50 years before retiring.

Besides his wife, Paul is survived by his children, Paula Murley and her husband Jon of Milton, MA, Paul R. Anatone and his wife Andrea of Northwood, NH, and Christopher P. Anatone of Concord, NH.  He was the cherished grandfather of Joseph, Olivia and Veronica Anatone, and Isabel Murley.  Paul was the brother of the late John Anatone, Angela Zaccagnini, Marie Lonardo, and Barbara Burns.

His funeral will be held from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mark’s Church, Garden City, Cranston at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  VISITING HOURS: Wednesday MORNING 9:00-10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: McAuley Ministries, 622 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907.