GRACE ANN RUGGIERI

79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Rose (Bosna) Ruggieri. Grace was employed by the US Government, Housing and Urban Development for many years before her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Church, Providence. Grace was the sister of Rose Arslanian of Bowie, Maryland, Norma Ruggieri-Ashukian Sanford, FL, and the late Joseph Ruggieri, and Lena Pari. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Lonnie Calitri of Johnston. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Tuesday morning 9-10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: VNA of Care New England Hospice, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886.

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