ELENA A. "HELEN" (GAMBA) PAZIENZA

ELENA A. "HELEN" (GAMBA) PAZIENZA , 85, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo A. Pazienza. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Giovannina (Russo) Gamba. Helen worked at A.T. Cross Company for seven years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Thorton Seniors. She was the devoted mother of Lorraine Pazienza and Louis "Lou Paz" Pazienza, both of Cranston; and dear sister of Claire Capasso of Cranston and the late Lucy Mazza. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:00 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 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS TUESDAY 4-7 p.m. Kindly omit flowers.

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