LUCILLE C. (DI FANTE) PAZIENZA

73, of Saunderstown, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, peacefully at home. Mrs. Pazienza was the wife of the late Francesco A. "Frank" Pazienza. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alba (Gatta) DiFante. Lucille was a Teacher's Assistant for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella of Cranston, Cranston Teacher's Alliance, the Edgewood Garden Club of Cranston; a P.T.O. Officer, CCD Teacher at St. Mary's School in Cranston, an avid Boston College Football fan and held season tickets for 31 years up to her passing. She is survived by her children, Frank A. Pazienza and his wife Lynne of Saunderstown, Gary J. Pazienza and his wife Stacey of Dayville, CT, Christopher G. Pazienza and his wife Nancy of Westford, MA, Stacy N. Zullo and her husband Mark of South Kingstown and Rebecca M. Bromberg and her husband Scott of Providence. Lucille was the cherished Nana of Christina, Jonathan, Alysse, Katie, Matthew, Jessica, Benjamin, Melanie, Kyle, Mark, Brandon and Noah. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road, Kingston. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 4-8 p.m. in the Nardolillo Funeral Home, SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road, (Rt.1A) Narragansett. Interment will be held in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brown University Oncology Group, Gift Cashier, Box 1877, Providence, RI 02912.

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