MARIE (LEPIZZERA) SANTAMARIA

81, of North Kingstown, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Phillip A. Santamaria. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Isadore and Filomena (Del Bonis) Lepizzera.

She is survived by her loving children, Rebecca S. Tyler and her husband David of Richmond and Jerry Santamaria and his wife Tracy of Exeter. Marie was the cherished grandmother of David Tyler III, Julie Tyler, Michael Santamaria, Gina Santamaria, and Zachary Santamaria. She was the sister of Anthony Lepizzera of North Kingstown, Michael Lepizzera of Cranston, and the late Raymond Lepizzera.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Wednesday morning 9-10 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

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