Claudia (Conca) Crudele

83, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard P. Crudele. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (DiMunzio) Conca.

Claudia’s beautiful, nurturing spirit was enjoyed by all those who crossed her path throughout her life.
She treasured her moments with her loving husband, Richard of 62 years and their family.
She loved cooking dinner on Sundays, festive holiday meals, and hosting sleepovers for her grandchildren.
She would express with pride how, “No one has a family like I do.”
She was the epitome of beauty, grace, and positivity and always brought out the best in everyone.

Claudia worked as a secretary in the Cranston Public School System for 21 years, where she shared her warm personality with the students and her peers.

Claudia is survived by her six loving daughters, Ronda Cilento (Joseph Sr.) , Colleen Crudele ( the late Steven Ortoleva), Michele D’Ambruoso(Edward), Andrea Saccoccio (Louis), Claudia Venditto (Christian) and Carla Woloohojian (Harry) ; her cherished grandchildren: Joseph A. Cilento, Jr , Katie Oduyingbo(Layi) , Rebecca D’Ambruoso, Vincent D’Ambruoso(Andra), Rachel D’Ambruoso, Richard D’Ambruoso, Brian Moriarty, Jr. , Nicholas Saccoccio, Jake Saccoccio, Emma Garcia(Jacob), Victoria Venditto, Grace Venditto, and Harry Woloohojian IV ; her great grandchildren : Tatiana, Carmelo and Giada Oduyingbo, Ava D’Ambruoso, and Valerie Joy Garcia. She was the dear sister of the late Madeline Montanaro, Lorraine Massiello and Crescenzo Conca.
She will be missed by her family who are forever grateful to have called her Mom and Nana.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston.  Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be held on Thursday Morning from 8:30 – 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are greatly appreciated to: Hope Alzheimer’s Center, 25 Brayton Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or The Tomorrow Fund, RI Hospital Campus, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903.