Former Top Cianci Aide Frank E. Corrente Dies at 94
Friday, March 10, 2023
Frank E. Corrente, 94, born November 25, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was the loving husband to the late Thelma J. (Sbardello) Corrente who passed only nineteen days before her husband of nearly 70 years. He was the son of the late Emilia and Peter Corrente. He was the father of Colleen Corrente and her husband, Jack Hanley, of Delray Beach, Florida and of Darren and his wife Christen (Coia) Corrente of Rumford, Rhode Island and the proud “Poppy” of Catherine Corrente of New York City and Nicholas Corrente of San Francisco.
Frank, a World War II veteran, served three years as a Sergeant in the US Air Force stationed as a radio operator in Romania as allied forces executed the Marshall Plan. In 1952 he graduated from Bryant College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He was a public accountant and served in many governmental roles.
He was the Head of Personnel for the State of Rhode Island under Governor John Notte. He served in numerous capacities in the City of Providence over thirty years including Chief of the Fiscal Division of the Providence Redevelopment Agency, Controller, Finance Director and Director of Administration.
Frank was quick-witted and loved to tell a joke or amusing story. He had a passion for golf and was a member of the Metacomet Country Club for over thirty years. Frank loved his Italian heritage and was a member of the Aurora Civic Association. Above all he loved spending time with family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, March 13th at 11 AM in St. Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Ave., Providence. Burial will be private at Swan Point Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or gifts please consider a donation in Frank’s memory to Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904
