DOROTHY (SPIRIDIGLIOZZI) RUSSO

86, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday August 7, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ligian B. Russo. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano "Dan" and Minnie (Jackvony) Spiridigliozzi. Dorothy was the devoted mother of Richard R. Russo of Cranston, Paul A. Russo of North Providence, Linda Guglielmo of Florida, Deb Guglielmo of Cranston, Toni M. Russo of Johnston and the late Ligian B. Russo, Jr.; loving grandmother of nine; loving great-grandmother of five; and dear sister of Carol Carroccio and Marie Vendetti both of Johnston. Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 8 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to: Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI 02908.

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