Barbara J. Meldonian

79, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul A. and Ada C. (Nobile) Meldonian.  Barbara was employed as a clerk at the RI Traffic Tribunal for many years, before retiring.

She is survived by her loving children, Debra Cesana of North Providence, Dina L. Cesana of Cranston, Paul R. Cesana of Cranston, and Leah L. Benevides and fiance Michael Pagliaro of Coventry, and cherished in law Suzanne.  Barbara was the loving Nana of Paul Thomas, Milan, Allen, and Anthony.  She was the dear sister of Kenneth Meldonian and his wife Loretta of Boca Raton, FL, Dennis Meldonian and his wife Linda of Cranston, and the late Deborah M. Jutras and brother in law Steve. She was the loving Auntie and Great Auntie Barbara to many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. in Holy Apostles Catholic Church, Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston. Inurnment will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HopeHealth Hospice,1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.