PAULA JEAN PAZIENZA

66, of Cranston, passed away Sunday May 9, 2010 at Oak Hill Rehabilitation Center in Pawtucket. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Theresa (DiVona) Pazienza. Paula was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs, had been employed at CI. Hayes and was a court transcription typist. She played piano and sang in her youth, and enjoyed sports. She was an avid Patriot fan, card player and conversationalist, Paula was also a painter and a creator of decorative needlework. She is survived by her siblings, Robert P. Pazienza of North Kingstown, Rena Tyson of Jamestown, Lois Seifer of Narragansett and eight nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church Cranston St. Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISISTING HOURS Thursday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula's memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 931 Jefferson Blvd. Unit 1005 Warwick, RI 02886.

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