Jean (Tassoni) Verducci

81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Deluca) and Joseph Tassoni. Wife of 61 years to Henry A. Verducci, mother of Steven H. Verducci and his wife BA of Johnston, Henry A. Verducci II and his wife Kristen of Scituate and the late Pamela J. Lemoi; Nana to 8 grandchildren: Lauren, Alicia and Jenna Lemoi, Giana and Gabriella Verducci and Luciano, Talia and Giovanni Verducci. She was one of six brothers and sisters.

Jean was the co-owner with her husband of Verducci Creations. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family. A self-taught gourmet cook and baker, she passed her love of food and nourishing others down to her children and grandchildren. Her “never give up” attitude, selflessness and compassion will live on through her family and friends.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Saturday at 8:45 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave., Providence. Entombment will follow in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Johnston. VISITING HOURS will be held on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.