FRANCES "CHICKIE" (OLIVO) ZITO

91, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 peacefully at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Zito. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Jennie (Seneca) Olivo. Mrs. Zito is survived by her daughter Marie Ricci and her husband Ralph of Providence. She was the grandmother of Thomas Ricci of Providence, John Ricci and his wife Cynthia of Cranston and Lisa Bianchi and her husband Ronald of Johnston. Mrs. Zito was also the great grandmother of Breana Damiani and her husband David and Gian Bianchi. She was the sister of Mary DeSimas of North Scituate, Helen Dagnenica of CA and the late Madeline Rygielski, Josephine Varrica, Jennie Verdone, Antonette Cozzone, Frank, Patrick and Anthony Olivo. Her funeral will be held from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Cranston at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Saturday Morning 9:00-10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

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