Carol Jean (Smith) Pari

71 of Cranston passed away peacefully in her home on July 10th, 2023 with her family there at her side. She was the beloved wife of James Pari for 48 years. They had just celebrated the 55th anniversary of their first meeting, which was on July 4th 1968. Born in Providence, and proud of her roots in “Frog City”, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Annette Smith, and predeceased by her brother Frank Smith and her sisters Annette Pepper and Elaine Mallett. She was the devoted mother of Dustin Pari and his wife Diane. Carol truly cherished her only granddaughter Delainey. Throughout her life Carol looked after her family, friends, and her animals with a selfless heart full of love.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, July 17th, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by her Funeral Home Service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at http://www.rispca.org/tribute-gifts .