NORMA V. (VALENTINI) PINELLI

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Paul Pinelli. They were married 23 years. Norma was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Roberto and Gelsomina (DiCarlo) Valentini. Mrs. Pinelli was an office manager at Woolworth's until her retirement. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving brothers, Robert Valentini and his wife Connie of Warwick and Walter Valentini and his wife Ivy of Maryland. She was also the cherished aunt of several nieces and nephews. Norma was also the sister of the late Vivian Ricci. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 am in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Her burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston, RI 02919 or American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite # 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

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