Michael N. Zaino

Michael N. Zaino, 81, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich passed away on September 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Bodnar) Zaino. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Nicola M. “Nick” and Concetta “Etta” (Capezza) Zaino.

Mike was a United States Marine veteran. He was a member of the Marine Corps League – Kent County Detachment, the East Greenwich Veteran’s Association, East Greenwich Fire Department Company #1 Volunteers and the Varnum Continentals. He volunteered at the VA Hospital and St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home.

Besides his wife he is survived by his nephew David DiPippo and his wife Shelia, his niece Julie Mattera and her husband John and his great nephews and niece, Joshua, Micah and Leah. He was the brother of the late Rose DiPippo (Rudolf).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday September 14th at 10:00 am at St. Francis de Sales Church, School St., North Kingstown. Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to Operation Stand Down, 1010 Hartford Ave., Unit 1, Johnston, RI 02919 www.OSDRI.com .