Sheila (Sherer) Olivelli

83, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Angelo J. Olivelli.

Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late Monroe and Lillian (Ellsworth) Sherer.

Mrs. Olivelli worked for Miss Baker in the Calart Building and later for Mel & Me before retiring.

She was active in the ARISE ministry at Restoration Church for eighteen years, Charles Stanley Ministries and Teen Challenge. Sheila loved fashion and travel. She adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Shari Imondi (David), Ross Koretsky (Rosemary), Lorie Matteson (Rick), David Olivelli, Ernest Olivelli, Stephanie Freyor, Farrell Stevins (Lori), Sharon Olivelli and the late Richard Olivelli; Eighteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one nephew Brian Prutkin. She was the sister of the late Myrna Prutkin.

Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM in Restoration Church, 244 Lexington Avenue, North Providence.  Her burial will be private in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adult & Teen Challenge, 685 Glebe Street, Taunton, MA 02780.