Paula Lois Cenami

Paula L. Cenami, Warwick RI, passed away unexpectedly in January 2025. Paula was a lifelong vegan and passionate about animal rights and environmental issues. She loved Rhode Island and was an avid scholar of its history and enjoyed its beautiful places, especially Beavertail and Goddard Park. She was a longtime caregiver for her mother and Lambert Lind. She worked at Back to Basics in East Greenwich and Wickford Antiques for many years. She earned a bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy from Rhode Island College in 1973.

Paula is predeceased by her parents Carmel (née Scialo) and Louis Cenami Jr. She is survived by her sister, Lois Graydon (husband John) and nieces Elisa Graydon and Julia Bornmann.

Paula loved libraries and was well known by the staff at Warwick Public Library. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Warwick Public Libraries.

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