Avalon Fund

Arthur Fiorenzano and JoEllen Quaglietta have spent their entire lives in the Ocean State. He grew up in Cranston, graduated from Cranston High School West, and continued his education at the University of Rhode Island. She grew up in Smithfield, graduated from Smithfield High School and then Providence College.

They both opted to stay and work in Rhode Island after college as well. With his late father, Frank, Arthur established FAF, Inc., a jewelry manufacturer located in Smithfield. “Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with a great group of people, most of them Rhode Island natives,” he says. JoEllen has worked at FAF for many years and currently is vice president of product development.

The couple long has given back to the community, something they both learned from their families. Arthur’s parents established scholarship funds at the Foundation and at the University of Rhode Island. JoEllen credits her grandparents with her desire to help others. “I feel I was fortunate to have supportive grandparents to help us, but at times it was a struggle,” she recalls of being raised by a single mother.

Through this donor advised fund, the couple intends to focus on needs in Newport County and specifically those in their hometown of Jamestown. “Whenever we travel, we always look forward to coming home to Jamestown,” Arthur explains. Their interests include community services for families in need, volunteer services, and Narragansett Bay.

And they hope to pass along their belief in giving back to Arthur’s children, Andrew and Faith. “It is a great feeling helping others, and we are happy we can give back,” JoEllen says.

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