Meet Our Staff

Tom J. Paquette Jr., FD/RE

Managing Partner

Tom was raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island and graduated from Cumberland High School in 1997. He later attended the Funeral Institute of the Northeast in Westwood, Massachusetts, where he earned his degree in Mortuary Studies.

In his younger days, Tom enjoyed boxing and was a New England Golden Gloves Champion and a two-time Junior Olympic Champion.

He and his wife Sarah currently reside in North Attleboro, Massachusetts with their two children, Camden and Kendal.

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Michael Ryan

Funeral Director/Registered Embalmer

Mike was raised in Barrington, RI and graduated from Barrington High School in 1983.  He then went on to earn his BA in Sociology from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, ME in 1987.   After graduating, he decided to pursue a career in the funeral industry and graduated from the New Institute of Arts and Sciences in Boston in 1989 with an AD in Mortuary Science.

Beginning his career in Portland, Maine, he returned to Rhode Island in 1998 to assist families in his home state, and to be closer to family.  He and his wife Jane reside in South Kingstown, and their son Sean is an undergraduate student at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.  When he is not working he enjoys going to the beach, golfing, and spending quality time with family and friends.  

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Edward C. Oakes

Executive Assistant

Ed attended North Smithfield High School and the New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming. He joined the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home family in 2004.

Carl F. Parmenter

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Carl F. Parmenter graduated from North Providence High School in 2003. He then worked at the Rhode Island State House, as a Legislative Aide for the State Senate, before joining the US Army in 2007. He was awarded the Purple Heart during his 2nd deployment in Afghanistan. Carl currently resides in North Providence, RI with his wife Jamie and children. Carl has recently graduated from F.I.N.E. Mortuary College in 2016 and is a LFD/EMB 01256. 

Joseph Cinquegrano

Ambassador

Joe was born and raised in Providence .  He is a graduate of Mt Pleasant High School after high school Joe joined the army reserves .He was the owner of J&J transportation until his retirement . Joe is on the board of directors of Italo American Club and has three children Melinda ,Joseph and Ciara . Joe now resides in North Providence with his wife Laurie .

Anthony Napolitano

Ambassador

Anthony Nappy Napolitano is Former Italo American club president, 2021 Italo American Club Man OTY, Narragansett Bay Comission Comissioner, and has 20 years experience in the funeral business. Born and raised on Federal Hill, Nappy is a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. There he met his wife of 58 years, Kathleen. Their two daughters have spent careers in education, Dr. Tonianne Napolitano is currently the principal of Scituate Middle School, and Janine Napolitano is Director of Curriculum at William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School. He currently resides in North Providence, Rhode Island.

Ron Giorgio

Ambassador

Ron was born raised in North Providence. A lifelong resident there, he graduated North Providence High School and is currently an performer throughout southern New England and ambassador here at Mariani. He currently resides in North Providence.