Obituaries

Judith Parente, RI Hospital Nurse, Dies at 77

Judy, loving mother of four, passed away on August 26, 2013.

Judith "Judy" Parente (Fraser), 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was the only child of the late Earle and Janet (Fletcher) Fraser.

Judy was a graduate of Coventry High School Class of 1953. She went on to graduate from Johns Hopkins University & School of Nursing in 1958. She was employed at RI Hospital as Staff RN and Assistant Clinical Manager for over 26 years.

Judy was a mentor and loved helping others. She enjoyed gardening, world traveling, books, music and movies but most of all FAMILY. She will be remembered most for her beautiful smile and kindness she showed to all she encountered throughout her life.

She is survived by her four children, David A. Parente of West Greenwich, Thomas L. Parente of Coventry, John A. Parente of Foster and Lisa M. Wilcox of West Greenwich; Grandchildren Thomas L. Parente, Jr., Alexandra J. Parente, Stephen D. Parente, Kurt A. Wilcox, Jr., Cody J. Wilcox and Ty R. Parente. She was the beloved mother in law to Kurt A. Wilcox, Patty (Carr) Parente and Deborah (Szczsponick) Parente.

Her funeral service and inurnment were private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Johns Hopkins University, Office of Annual Giving, 3400 N. Charles Street, San Martin Center, Baltimore, MD 21218 Attn: Gift Processing Supervisor will be appreciated. 

Click here to view Judy's memorial page, courtesy of Iannotti Funeral Home.


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