CELIA M. (CIANO) CHECRALLAH

95, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias G. Checrallah. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Civita (DeRusso) Ciano.

Celia was the dear sister of Raymond Ciano and Salvatore Ciano, both of Cranston, Louise Erickson of Lincoln and the late Frank Ciano, Filomena "Fannie" DeSimone, Mary Miele and Sue Petricig; and loving aunt of several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 9th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston, followed by interment at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.