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Delia Reale Obituary

REALE, DELIA M. (MARTINELLI), 86, of Greenville, died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Reale, Sr.

Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Vincent and Carmella (Lanni) Martinelli, she had been a resident of Greenville since 1998 formerly residing in Johnston.

Mrs. Reale was the beloved mother of Maryann Valletta and Donna M. Pelli both of Greenville and Joseph J. Reale, Jr. of Jamestown. Devoted grandmother of Melissa, Laura, Nicole, Joseph, Kerri, Joseph III, and Lily. Sister of Vincent Martinelli Jr, Margaret Manzi, Palma Pesaturo, all of Cranston and the late Anna Martinelli.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave., Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. Philip Church, Putnam Ave. Entombment in the Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, please visit www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 31, 2008.

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Diana Christal

September 2, 2008

Maryann,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers...

Marie Rabaiotti

August 31, 2008

Maryann and Family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you. I understand what you've been through and the hurt you are feeling now. Treasure the memories of your Mom. They will help you get through this difficult time.
Love, Marie

Joan Anderson

August 31, 2008

To the Reale & Martinelli Family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
Joan Anderson (granddaughter of Helen DeMarquette(Lanni)

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