Fiore, Francis "Frank"

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Francis “Frank” Fiore, 76, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully at West Shore Health Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Norma Jean (King) Fiore and the devoted son of the late Albert and Irene (Sosnowski) Fiore.

Born and raised in Chelsea, MA, Frank attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from Chelsea High School. After high school and completing his apprenticeship, Frank joined the Boston Typographical Union Local 13, working as a printer for 19 years. He later worked as a maintenance engineer at various hotels and nursing homes before retiring at the age of 65.

Frank lived in Danvers, MA for 20 years while raising his two daughters before moving to Rhode Island where he met and married his wife Norma of 24 years. He enjoyed watching and playing sports, having played hockey in high school. Throughout the years, he also enjoyed various hobbies including bowling, darts, and fishing. He was an avid television watcher and especially loved John Wayne westerns and Errol Flynn movies. Frank was also a member of the Polish Falcons Club in Chelsea, MA for many years.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his loving daughters Tracy Fiore of Salem, MA and Lauren Cauley and her spouse Scott of Danvers, MA; by his adored grandchildren Abigail and Ethan Cauley; by his dear sister Maryann Fiore and her husband Paul Murphy of Everett, MA; and by several loving nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his eldest sister JoAnn Fabrizio.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.