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Anthony A. Primiano

07/26/1949 - 04/06/2024

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Obituary For Anthony A. Primiano

Anthony A. Primiano, 74, of Warren, died unexpectedly, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at RI Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert and Joyce (Smith) Primiano. Loving husband of Ann Marie (Palumbo) Primiano, from whom he was rarely separated from for 28 years.

Most recently he was a dispatcher for AAA and marked dig safe for Full Channel TV. He was a Police officer for the Warren Police Department where he served for 23 years, retiring as a Sergeant. Anthony served for the Army Reserve as a 2nd Lieutenant.

He was a volunteer for the Warren Fire Department, Engine 1, for over 50 years, where he served many years as Lieutenant, as well as the WFD Rescue Squad for which he served as truck steward, Lieutenant and Captain as an EMT-C, with over 25 years of service. Anthony was excellent with computers, both building and understanding how they worked. He loved playing video games and reading Sci-Fi. In his younger years he enjoyed carpentry, which he learned from his uncle.

Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Melissa McKibben (Michael) of East Wallingford, VT and Jonathan Primiano (Laura) of Seekonk. He was “Pop” to his Stepchildren, Roland Brule (Liz) of Dighton; Sandra Achilli (Peter) of Bristol; Randall Brule (Robyn) of CT; Michael Blank (Frances) of Warren; Christopher Blank of Warren; Timothy Blank (Joseph) of Braintree. He was the brother of Michael J. Primiano (Nancy) of Barrington, William J. Primiano (Kris) and Marianne Primiano both of Warren. He also leaves a daughter in law, Colleen Reed, wife of the late Jonathan Reed. He was the beloved grandfather of Sarah; Nicholas; Aaron; Cameron; Sydney; Rachel; Alyssa; Gavin; Aspen; Maddox; Franny and Gabriella. He will be missed by pups Maya and Maggie and his cat Holly.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI 02885, where family will receive friends and relatives, Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4-8PM. The Funeral will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 9AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Vernon St. Warren, RI.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Warren Fire Department, 1 Joyce St. Warren, RI 02885 or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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  • 04/11/2024

    Freddy Rocha

    Johnathan my sincerest condolences prayers to your family. Freddy Rocha

  • 04/11/2024

    Lisa Pafume

    Rest in Peace Tony. To the family, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers for your loss.❤️

  • 04/11/2024

    Kala

    Tony you are a great man! My thoughts and condolences to the Primiano family during this difficult time, may you find peace. Anthony will be missed especially at AAA were he was kind to so many.

  • 04/11/2024

    Donna Gablinske

    Condolences to the family, may you cherish your memories. RIP

  • 04/11/2024

    Robert De Silva

    Tony will miss you so much. May God bless your soul and grant you peace in heaven. Ann and your family may God's blessing be with you and get you through all this sorrow.

  • 04/10/2024

    Steph

    Tony, you will be so very missed! AAA will not be the same without you. My condolences to Tony's family.

  • 04/09/2024

    Cary

    thank you for your services, you willl be missed here at AAA , my condolences to the family.

  • 04/09/2024

    Kelsey

    Sending my deepest condolences to the Pimiano family

  • 04/09/2024

    Theresa

    At a loss for words, this was so sudden! im going to miss you, you were like our Grandpa not just a coworker, you were family! Rest in Peace Tony

  • 04/08/2024

    Rita Ayres Gaulin

    Dear Ann My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your husband, Know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family, take care 🙏💕 Peace my friend.

  • 04/08/2024

    Jaime

    We will miss you! Tony meant so much to so many

  • 04/08/2024

    Diane Davis

    Ann Marie and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Tony rest in peace.

  • 04/08/2024

    Wardyga Family

    Ann & family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Wishing all of you peace and comfort in your many years of happy memories. Love from all of us. Cousin Dawn, Skip, & family

  • 04/07/2024

    Suzanne Almeida

    So sorry for your loss Ann, prayers for you and your family.sincerely Sue Almeida

  • 04/07/2024

    vincent calenda

    What a Great man . Anthony was one of the best inside Fireman in the WFD . Long before he became a Captain of Rescue he was a LT. with that great group of Firemen from the Central Fire Co No.1 in the 70's .He had a great sense on how to find the seat of a fire and of course i enjoyed his sense of humor at many different calls. We met inside on King street Jan 31st 1981. may you Rest in peace my friend . God Bless . Prayers for you and family. Captain Vinny Calenda E-3 (ret)

  • 04/07/2024

    Susan Ferreira and Family

    So sorry to hear that Tony passed. My sincere condolences to you Ann and your entire family. I'm in Florida this week so I can't attend services, however, please know that I'm thinking of you and your family. Love, Sue Ferreira and Family

  • 04/07/2024

    MICHAEL CLANCY

    I am sad to hear of the passing of my friend Tony. I first got to know him as a young member of the Warren Police, later my wife Judy and I served with him on Warren Rescue. Tony was very dedicated to helping others in their times of need and was respected for it. He was a quite guy who was always there to get the job done. I'll miss seeing him around town. My sincere condolences to the Primiano and Brule family. A slow solid salute to my fellow veteran.

  • 04/07/2024

    Joanne Costa

    Sending condolences to the Pimiano family. Tony was a sweet man 🙏🙏🙏

  • 04/07/2024

    Roz Brule

    Dear Ann and family, Dave and I are so sorry to hear of Anthony's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed. Sending our love and prayers...Dave & Roz

  • 04/07/2024

    Meagan

    Going to miss you so much Tony ! Are time at AAA was cut so short ! Forever will be like a grandfather to me 💙

  • 04/07/2024

    Victoria a

    You were a great man im so sorry to hear of your passing. More then 5xs had you helped me medically ill never forget how kind you were .im sorry Roland and family for your loss .prayers to you all during this difficult time Vikki Rigo

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