Nellie (Brugnoli) Zannini

88, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Umberto “Al” Zannini.  Born in Thornhill, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Adalindo and Agnese Brugnoli.

She is survived by her loving son Steven Zannini and his wife Torie of Cranston.  Nellie was also the mother of the late Michael Zannini.  She was the cherished grandmother of Christine, Jessica, Chris, Tom, Rob, Adam, Matt and Damien.  Nellie was the great-grandmother of eleven.  She was the last living child, predeceased by her 9 siblings.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Friday at 8:30 a.m. followed by burial at R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter at 10:00 a.m.   VISITING HOURS are Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. followed by a service at 7:00p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow St., Providence, RI 02903.