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Jane Cruff Obituary

CRUFF, JANE F. (SHEA) 79, of Bonnet Shores, Narragansett and formerly of Edgewood, Cranston, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2014. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Ronald A. Cruff. Born in Westerly, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Shea. Mrs. Cruff graduated from Westerly High School and the University of Rhode Island, where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was an elementary school teacher in Hartford, CT and worked at The Cruff Agency for many years. She was active in many community organizations. She was the devoted mother of Patricia A. Evangelista and her husband David, of Jamestown, Dr. Dennis M. Cruff and his wife Lisa of Poquoson, VA and Martha J. Sheridan and her husband Arthur of Wakefield; loving grandmother of Jenna, Lauren, Meryl, Victoria, Paige, Macallan, Liam and the late Zachary; and sister of Patricia Conroy of Palm Desert, CA. Her funeral will be held from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road (Route 1A), Narragansett RI on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the URI Foundation, 79 Upper College Road, Kingston RI 02881. Visit Nardolillo.com for online condolences.

Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 4, 2014.
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Dear Trisha, Martha and Dennis,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother. Jane was a lovely lady and will be sadly missedd.
With sympathy,
Mary Ruggieri

February 13, 2014

Dr.Cruff and Lisa my prayers are with your family. The Specialists Team sends their love during your time of bereavement. Praying your safe travel back home.

Pat Matthews

February 12, 2014

To Trish, Martha, and the entire Cruff family..so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. She was a kind woman with the best intentions in mind for our Mother. They were 2 LADIES who really cared and tried to look out for each other the best they could. And I understand you gave my Mom a card with the nicest words on it for her. The appreciation, and sadness, really came through on the phone as she tried to explain it to me. Thank you.
We feel fortunate having met Jane and her wonderful daughters.
Paul and Suzi Karpowicz

February 8, 2014

Martha and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Ann Sylvia

Ann Sylvia

February 5, 2014

Trisha, Dennis and Martha
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I will think about her and your Dad together again, and remember all the fun times our families had together.

Kathy Bouchard

February 4, 2014

Trisha I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Glasberg

February 4, 2014

Martha and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! It's so tough to lose one's mom and to have both parents gone. May your family and memories bring comfort.

Peggy Lally Palmer

February 4, 2014

Dear Cruff Kids,
We well remember celebrating life with Jane, and Ron,and you, for many periods, over the last 60 years--it was a GIFT!
Sincere Condolences,
Joan, and Gerry Lanois

February 4, 2014

Trisha, Dennis and Martha:

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom. I have such wonderful memories of her on the beach at Bonnet and at the clam bakes on Dutch Island.

Lisa (Lanois) Thomas

February 4, 2014

I am so saddened by your loss. I will always think of Jane for her love, laughter, and the way she made me feel like part of the family.

Thinking of you.

Liz Prager O'Brien

February 4, 2014

Martha, I have such lovely memories of your mom entertaining and watching out for us as teens on Bluff Ave. Prayers to you and your family…Ellen Curren

February 4, 2014

Trisha, Dennis and Martha, My heartfelt condolences on your loss.

Laurie Hall

February 4, 2014

Dearest Martha, our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Prayers for acceptance and healing being sent your way

Deborah&John Giachino

February 4, 2014

Dennis, Trisha, & Martha,
My sincere condolences to all of you and your families on the loss of your mom / grandmother. She & Ronnie are together again for eternity.

Maureen McGovern

February 4, 2014

Dear Martha and Cruff Family,
Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Your Mom was one of the great true Edgewood mothers. God Bless

Edward Kala Curran

February 4, 2014

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