Frank P. Guarniere, 91, Warren

World War II veteran loved his bocce

Posted 6/20/18

Frank P. Guarniere, 91, of Warren, RI, formerly of Somerset, MA, passed away on June 18, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Frank was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Frank and …

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Frank P. Guarniere, 91, Warren

World War II veteran loved his bocce

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Frank P. Guarniere, 91, of Warren, RI, formerly of Somerset, MA, passed away on June 18, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Frank was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Melozzi) Guarniere. He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Weaver) Guarniere; his children, Donna Lee Cambio, Lucille Santos, and Michael Guarniere and their spouses, Gregory R. Cambio, Joseph Santos, and Marcia Naciff Guarniere; and his step-daughter, Lynn McCarron and her husband, Don. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Lena (DiSano) Guarniere; son, Edward B. Guarniere; granddaughter, Stella N. Guarniere; two brothers, Carmine and Joseph; and a sister, Mary Moquin. Frank also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who loved their Poppy/Vovo.

Frank was a World War II Army veteran, serving in Germany under General Patton during the Battle of the Bulge. Frank earned an associate degree from Springfield College. He worked for many years as a commercial printer before being employed as a clerk by the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. Over the years Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, greyhound racing, gardening, taking care of his lawn, ballroom dancing, playing “Spite and Malice,” and especially playing bocce.

His funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 9 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset, followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation is Sunday from 3 to 6 PM. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. To leave a tribute or directions: www.waring-sullivan.com

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