CARMELA A. (RICCI) SANTILLI, 94, of Angelico St., Johnston, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Santilli, Sr.
Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Angelina (Martinelli) Ricci.
Mrs. Santilli was a cook at St. Rocco's School Nursery for 45 years retiring in 1975.
She is survived by her children, Rocco G. Santilli and his wife June of FL, Joseph E. Santilli, Jr. and his wife Diane of Johnston, and Robert N. Santilli and his wife Mary of Scituate. She was the sister of Eugene Ricci of CA, and the late Angelo Ricci. She was the grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of six.
Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston at 10 a.m.
Entombment will be in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
VISITING HOURS Thursday 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Visiting Nurse Services of Greater Rhode Island, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln RI 02865.