R. Robert Barone

R. Robert Barone, of Johnston, R.I.; Apr. 8. After graduating from Providence College in 1952 and University of Bologna School of Medicine in 1957, he completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven, Conn. His career as an ob-gyn  consisted of more than 40 years practicing in Johnston and Providence. In addition, he directed the U.S. Government Maternal and Infant Care program at St. Joseph’s Hospital and was on the midwifery board for 10 years. He was a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and was a member of the New England Ob-Gyn Society, the Rhode Island Medical Society, and the Providence Medical Association, as well as a clinical instructor at both Tufts Medical School and Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School. He was past president of the University of Bologna Alumni Association and an active member of the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island. He was well read and especially liked reading histories and biographies. His interests were eclectic and he enjoyed sharing his stories and ideas. He is survived by his wife, Marie; five children and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.