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Celia Roberti Obituary

ROBERTI, CELIA, M. (COLE), 90, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at her residence, the Avalon Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Roberti and a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Silva) Cole.

Celia was employed as a footpress operator for Martelli Jewelry and BB Greenberg before retiring. She was a member of the SNMI Bowling League at the Cranston Bowl and also an avid bingo player.

She was the beloved mother of Thomas R. Cole, Charlotte A. Porter, Beverly A. Manson, Patricia A. Kelly, Albert C. Roberti and Holly A. Dorsey. Sister of John and Edward Cole, Louise Strachan and the late Anthony, Joseph, Frank and William Cole, Rose Schiapo and Mary Salvas. She is also survived by twenty-six grandchildren and forty-four great grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Ave., Cranston at 10 am. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI, 02914, will be appreciated. Information and guestbook visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 22, 2008.

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Nancy (Oliver) Russo

August 16, 2008

Dearest Pat and family,
I was so sorry to be reading the obits in projo and learn of the passing of your mom. We used to have such great times at Town Tavern and The Harp and Shamrock....both of which are long gone. She is now up in heaven with Jimmy McAuliffe,my boyfriend at the time and all who have passed on before her. May God bless you always and help you to ease your pain of losing mom. She was such a great loving woman. Contact me if you would like,

Love ,
Nancy

Holly Dorsey

July 28, 2008

Dear Charlotte,Bev,Patsy
Just want you guys to know that you were there 24-7 for her,Thanks to you three she lived every day like it was her last.That woman was the greatest.I know Tommy,Scoopy and I Love you with all our heart and souls. We were there by phone calls and love. To Avalon Nursing homeThank-you for everyone for thanking care of my MOM Love to all from Florida. Everything was absolutly beautiful thanks to all and Quinn funeral home. Not everyone has a Police escort. Lots of love and Prayers Your sister Holly

Bonnie Frenche

July 25, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. We (Mae,and I) and your mom use to go to bingo together sometimes. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.

Pam and Ed Grady

July 24, 2008

Dear Charlotte,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was so unique! When I think of her it brings a smile to my face.She was so funny and entertained all in her company. We will miss her. You and John are in our hearts and prayers as always.
God bless all of you.Love you sister.
Love,

Deb Butler Cartagena

July 23, 2008

Your Mom was an awesome lady, She will be remembered fondly.
Debbie

Debra Roffo (Shipley)

July 22, 2008

Pat and Bev and your whole family, i'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always a bright happy face to see when i would visit my mom at Avalon. She always asked how my mom was doing. she was a caring beautiful woman, i'll keep her in my prayers.

Sally McAuley

July 22, 2008

Charlotte & John & family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers! Love,
Sally

Betty Di Carlo

July 22, 2008

Dear Charlotte,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
I know the feeling, so your in my prayers.
Love
Betty

Sue G

July 22, 2008

Pat, Charlotte and Bev, my thoughts and Prayers go out to you and the entire Family..Such a Great loss at Avalon, your Mom held a special place in my Heart,she will truley be missed.

Sharon Burr (Hull)

July 22, 2008

Charlotte, Bev, Pat, Holly, Scoopie, and Tommy - Deepest sympathies in the loss of your mom. I have lots of good childhood memories of her and all of you. My prayers are with you all.
Love Sharon

steven,mary,tayla manson

July 22, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Doreen Shea

July 22, 2008

Charlotte,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you and will be thinking of you.

Gretchen Stephenson

July 22, 2008

I am soo sorry for your loss. She is going to be missed so much. I love you all!

love, gretchen

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