ROSE M. CROCE

Rose M. (Iannotti) Croce 73, of Zanfagna Street, Johnston, died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the devoted wife of William A. "Billy" Croce; they were married for 38 years. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Gilda (DeBiase) Croce. Mrs. Croce was a secretary at St. Rocco's Church for twenty-three years. She also worked as a supervisor in the furniture department at the former Outlet Department Store, Providence for twenty years and taught catechism classes at St. Rocco's for ten years. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving son Michael W. Croce and his wife Deborah of Cranston. She was the cherished grandmother of Andrew M. Croce. Mrs. Croce was the sister of the late Florence Pezzullo. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. www.turnto10.com

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