Jayne Panarello, 57, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late Bart and Shirley (Colasante) Panarello.
Jayne was International Marketing Manager for the RI Economic Development Corp. for 25 years and was a well recognized and frequently honored ambassador for RI International Tourism. Prior to that, she worked at Easter Seal Society/Meeting Street School. Jayne enjoyed visiting Rhode Island’s many attractions, particularly its shoreline and lighthouses.
She was the beloved companion for 18 years of Scott Grant of CT; dear sister of Carol Panarello-Doyle of Coventry and Donald Panarello of Scituate; and loving aunt of Daniel, Ashley, Ronnie, Joey, Nicholas and Christopher.
Visiting Hours are Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. in the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Immediately following the Prayer Service, the family request relatives and friends join them at the West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom St., West Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Dialysis Patient Assistance of Warwick (DPAW), 23 Larkspur Dr., Warwick, RI 02886 or American Diabetes Association. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences
