Born in Woonsocket, she was the oldest child of Stephen M. and Aurea D. “Rhea” (Bourre) Bokoski.
Gail retired from the Rhode Island Department of Children Youth and Families after a long and rewarding career. She was an active member of Local 580, Service Employees International Union, eventually serving as union vice president.
Gail enjoyed traveling with family and friends around the world and vacationing in Cape Cod. For many years, she volunteered at In-Sight where she hosted a radio program for blind individuals. She participated in a local bowling league and was an avid theater and ballet enthusiast.
Gail is survived by her son David A. Parente of North Providence, his wife Ketti, and two granddaughters, Audrey and Ellen. Her younger brother, Steven, passed away in 2017.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 23rd from 9-11am followed by a Memorial Service at 11am at the Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home located at 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904. Flowers are respectfully omitted.
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