Death of Timothy "Timmy" Petrone

Timothy John Petrone,57 formerly of Johnston Rhode Island, did pass away on May 23th,2008. Born in Providence Rhode Island, Tim was the beloved Son of Helen Petrone. Mrs. Petrone was a former Special Officer of the Johnston Police Department. Helen was also the Police Chief Secretary to Former Chief of Police William P. Tocco Jr. Tim was also the beloved Brother of our Current Union member Michaela Ballirano. Michaela is currently the Clerk in the Prosecution Division, of the Johnston Police Department. Michaela ,like her Mom, is also a Special Officer with the Johnston Police Department.

Besides his Mother, Helen and his Sister Michaela Tim was dearly loved by nine siblings; two Brothers Lt Col Benjamin Petrone Jr (Retired), David Petrone of Cranston. Tim's Sisters are;
Kathryn O'Hare , Felicia Petrone, Julie Pettis, Elizabeth Charlebois, Mary Jane Morris, Christine Speciale. He also leaves five Brother in Laws and two Sister in Laws, twenty Nieces and Nephews.

On a Personal note: I have known the Petrone family since I attended St Roccos' School and Mrs. Petrone was my Crossing Guard. My prayers go out to Tim's family and friends. Tim was a Polio Survivor for 55 years, I know Tim is on the Side of his Father in Heaven and No longer in pain.
Peter A DelFino