Lena (Dettore) Ventriglia, 94, of Comstock Pkwy Cranston, formerly of Providence passed away Friday at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Paul Ventriglia. Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Tommasso and Maria Civita (Verticchia) Dettore. She worked for various jewelry companies for many years retiring in 1976. She is survived by her daughter Carole Mastrobuono and her husband John of Cranston, her two granddaughters Stefanie and Claudia, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Margaret Capotosto, Ann Votolato, Philomena Pietrosanto, Gino and Gaetano Dettore.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Bartholomew's Church Laurel Hill Ave., Providence, followed by interment in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association 20 Speen Street Framingham, MA 01701-4688.