GINA V. PERROTTA

Gina V. "Gilda" Perrotta (Almonte), 94, passed away on Sunday October 5th, 2008 at the Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Louis Perrotta. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Christina (Santucci) Almonte. Gina and her husband moved to Johnston in 1938. She is survived by her two sons Louis, former Mayor of Johnston and his wife Maria of Johnston and Narragansett, Albert and his wife Elaine of Bonita Springs, FL and Narragansett. She was the Grandmother of 8 grandsons, Steven, Louis, David, Michael, Thomas, John, Robert and Richard. Great grandmother of 13. Sister of Phyllis Lisa of North Providence, Emma Slaimen of Johnston, Viola DeLuca of Johnston, John Almonte of Port Charlotte, FL., and the late Esther Russo, Alfred, Raymond and Americo Almonte. Mrs. Perrotta was President of the St. Ann's Society of Our Lady of Grace Church and was an honorary life member of the National Congress of Parent & Teachers Association. She was an active member of the United Commercial Travelers of Johnston. She was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting. Mrs. Perrotta was given an honor certificate by Womens & Infants Hospital for knitting hats for newborn children. She was the founder with her late husband of the printing company, The Louis Press in 1948 in Johnston which is in the 3rd generation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church George Waterman Road , Johnston on Thursday at 10:00am and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Avenue Cranston on Wednesday 5-8pm. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI 169 George Street, Pawtucket, R.I. 02860.

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