Paul T."Gator" Petrone

58, of Foster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at home. He was the beloved son of Thomas J. Petrone of Providence and the late Ivy L. (McCauley) Petrone.

Besides his father, he is survived by his loving daughter, Jacquelyn J. Pearson and her husband Eric of Cranston. Paul was the cherished grandfather of Jenna M. Pearson and Eric P. Pearson, Jr. He was the brother of Karen J. Trouve of Cranston, Steven J. Petrone of Lutz, FL, Diane J. Petrone of Johnston, and Doreen M. Paliotta of Cranston.

His funeral service will be held on Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS Saturday evening 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the RISPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences.