LIVIA "LAURA" (MARRO) CHAMPLIN

Livia "Laura" (Marro_ Champlin, 85, of Curry Road, a lifelong Cranston resident passed away Friday July 27, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late William C. Champlin. Mrs. Champlin was born in Cranston the daughter of the late Michael and Nicollita (Cerra) Marro. She is survived by her loving granddaughters, Marcia Zeballos and her husband John of Willow Grove, PA and Amanda Derby of Cranston. She was the devoted sister of Angela Merola of Cranston, Mary Martone of Johnston, her cherished great-grandchildren, Isabella and Natalia Zeballos. She was also the aunt of several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Champlin was the mother-in-law of Mary Champlin of Cranston. She was the loving mother of the late William A. Champlin and was the sister of the late Thomas, Nicholas, Sisto, Michael, Louie, James, Pasco and Johnny Marro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Home Service on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave. Cranston. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery Exeter. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday 9-11 am. www.turnto10.com

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