Louis Graziano

Graziano, Louis W. 85, of Rowley St. died Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of former Senator, Catherine E. Graziano. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albino and Mary E. (Evans) Graziano.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Mary L. Pontarelli, William F. Graziano, Judge Catherine E. Graziano, Paul J. Graziano and Carol A. Graziano, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, a brother, Donald F. Graziano, and two sisters, Patricia M. Havens and Rosemary J. Graziano. He was a brother of the late Robert A., Joseph E. and Richard Graziano and Lillian E. Reid.

His funeral will be held Saturday at 8 am from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in St. Thomas Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours Friday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Graziano Nursing Scholarship, c/o Salve Regina, 100 Ochre Point Ave. Newport, RI 02840 or St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Ave. Providence, RI 02909.