ANN (LOMBARI) PEZZA

96, of Cranston, passed away on Monday August 1, 2011 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Gioacchino "Jack" Pezza. Ann was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Domenic and Lucia Lombari. The center of Ann's life revolved around her loving family, She is survived by her children, Antonio Pezza and his wife Beverly of Cranston, Dr. Joseph Pezza and his wife Kathy of Cranston, Jack Pezza and his wife Darlene of Narragansett, Raymond Pezza and his wife Mary of Exeter and Maryann Matano and her husband Norm Grant of Exeter. She was also the cherished grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 14, and sister of Teresa Feula of Cranston and the late Andrew, Joseph, Antonio, Pacifico Lombari, Carmella Fera, Marie Calore and Rose D'Ambra. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Mary's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Friday morning 8-10 am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Leukemia &Lymphoma Society, RI Chapter, 1150 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.

---