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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANN MARIE RASPALLO

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Corvese,
Newberry, Kennedy, McNamara, Ackerman, Fellela, and Serpa

     Date Introduced: March 20, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House of Representatives has learned of the

passing of Ann Marie Raspallo. She was the beloved wife of Deacon Thomas R. Raspallo for

nearly 60 years; and

     WHEREAS, Ann Marie Raspallo was born in Providence, on June 10, 1943, the daughter

of the late James and Carmella Peters. Mrs. Raspallo was a devoted wife and mother who created

a warm, loving and nurturing home for her husband, and the children they raised together; and

     WHEREAS, In 1965, she married the love of her life, Deacon Thomas Raspallo, and

together they formed a perfect team, totally devoted to each other. Together, they were

inseparable, and especially enjoyed traveling together be it frequent trips to New Hampshire, and

travelling every fall to Florida with her surviving siblings and their spouses, albeit by car to

Virginia and then the train the rest of the way because she did not like to fly. Nothing brought

more happiness to Mrs. Raspallo then spending time with her family; and

     WHEREAS, Ann Marie Raspallo was a devout Catholic and a devoted servant of the

Lord. She was a dedicated parishioner and communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in

Cranston since 1977. In her time as a parishioner, she taught First Communion classes for many

years, served with her husband Thomas as the married couple for weekend retreat experiences,

ran a parish fundraiser, and coordinated the end of year dance for numerous years. Mrs. Raspallo

also served as a chaperone and volunteer for Confirmation Retreat weekends for approximately

ten years, and was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society group for many years. Her greatest

accomplishment and joy came from serving as a Eucharistic Minister for 40 years; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Raspallo was an extraordinarily warm, thoughtful and generous

woman. She enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren’s sporting events, dance recitals, band

performances, awards and graduation exercises, martial arts exhibitions and anything to do with

her grandchildren, relished the family’s weekly dinner get-togethers where she would amaze and

delight her guests with her incredible cooking abilities. She also took great pleasure in Christmas

shopping all year round for her children and grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Raspallo was deeply admired by all who knew her for her kind,

compassionate and loving personality. Mrs. Raspallo made a positive difference in the lives of all

who knew and loved her and will forever live strongly in their hearts and memories; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, Thomas, Ann Marie Raspallo leaves behind her

children, Maria Ann Raspallo Brown and her husband, Deacon Scott Brown, Thomas S. Raspallo

and his wife, Jaclyn, the Honorable Richard D. Raspallo, Rhode Island Superior Court Judge who

was the long-time Chief Legal Counsel to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and James

M. Raspallo and his wife, Kate, and her grandchildren, Matthew and Jacob Brown, Thomas,

James, Michael, Ava, Teagan, Domenic, and Annabel Raspallo, and the late Gianna Raspallo.

Ann Marie Raspallo was the sister of James Peters, and Maureen Raspallo, and the late David and

Louis Peters; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

expresses its deepest condolences to the Raspallo Family on the passing of Ann Marie Raspallo;

and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to her beloved husband, Deacon Thomas R.

Raspallo, and Family.

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