ROSE (MARTINELLI) RICCI

96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Ricci. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Teresa (Scuncio) Martinelli.

She is survived by her loving sons, Robert A. Ricci and his wife Karen, and Dennis T. Ricci, all of Cranston. Rose was the cherished grandmother of Rhonda and Steven Ricci, and Kristin Brooks, and the great-grandmother of Justin and Blake Brooks. She was the sister of the late Josephine D'Arezzo, and the cousin of the late Frances and Jessie Ferri.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Monday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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