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FRANCES GRILLI Obituary
Born in, Providence, the daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Zona) Martino, she moved to Greenville in 1955 and resided in North Smithfield since 1965. She was the devoted mother of John Grilli of West Greenwich and Michael R. Grilli of Vero Beach, FL; loving grandmother of Sharon Wainman, Sheryl Greene, Lauren Grilli, Michael S. Grilli, Lisa Ruggiero, Steven F. Grilli and David M. Grilli; loving great-grandmother of seven; and dear sister of the late Al and Joseph Martino.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS THURSDAY 5-8 p.m. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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September 17, 2009
Lauren & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love always,
Lisa & Andino
September 16, 2009
My condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman. I have many fond memories of both John and Frances through the years - may they both rest in peace in God's grace.
Kris Turi, North Smithfield
September 16, 2009
Lauren and family,
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your Grandmother. We are sure you have great memories of her that you will cherish.
Don Morash and the gang at Abbott Properties
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