Frances (De Prete) Della Posta

85, of Cranston, passed away at home on Sunday, May 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cranston, she was the wife of the late Armando Della Posta. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Jennie (Tuccinardi) De Prete. Mrs. Della Posta was a housekeeper and cook at Holy Cross Church. She was also the Treasurer of Lamplighter Homeowner Association, Florida and Past President and Secretary of Holy Cross Women's Guild.

She is survived by her children Diane D'Ambra and her husband Peter of Johnston, Tony Della Posta and his wife Karen of Coventry, Frances Webster of FL, Olivia Vendettoli of Cranston, Annemarie Calabro of Cranston, Jennie Della Posta of Coventry, Lori Kenyon and her husband Keith of Coventry and the late Lois Della Posta. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters and sister of Connie Howe of FL, Andrew De Prete of VA and Mary Hyatt of FL.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Memorial Fund, 18 King Philip Street, Providence, RI 02909-5717.

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