Marie Matera Obituary

MATERA, MARIE 'TOOTSIE' (IMONDI), 76, of Briggs St., Cranston died Sunday September 7, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Pasquale Matera.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Angelina (Franco) Imondi.

She was the mother of Debra Valfredo, Patricia Fullhart and Cynthia Matera all of Cranston, Grandmother of Amanda DiMuccio of Providence, sister of Carol Grieco of Orlando, FL, Richard Imondi of Venice, FL and the late Anna Owens, Virginia Rubeira, John Imondi and Dorothy Simmons.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Marys Church, Cranston at 11am. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Thursday 9-10 a.m. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Marie Matera

11 Entries

Michelle Cole

October 8, 2008

Cindy, Debbie, and Trisha,
I could not believe the day when Cindy called to tell us that Mom had passed away. I feel like a piece of my heart was taken from me. You guys were all there from the day Jason and I got married and moved in next door at 12 Briggs Street; we just celebrated 10 years on 8/29. I feel honored to have known you guys for that long. I am also glad that Mom got to see my twins almost a year ago. We too have had some recent loss in our family; my Dad passed away on September 28, 2008. Let's just think that my Dad and your Mom are together in Heaven with all of our other loved ones. They both accepted it was their time to be with God as sickness overcame them. They were certainly brave! Take care and if you ever need anyone to talk to please do not hesitate to call us! LOVE YOU GUYS!

Lisa Knight

September 19, 2008

Aunite, I can't believe your gone. What am I going to do w/out you. You have been my rock and my strength for so many years, especially with everything that has happened w/ Michael. I couldn't have gotten through this nightmare w/out you. I can't imagine my life w/out you in it. I know we lived miles apart but just knowing you were there for me helped me get through alot of heartache that I have had to endure in my life and you were there for me w/ the good things like the birth of my two beautiful children. I am so greatful to you and thankful for everything you have ever done for me and am so glad you had the opportunity to meet my children, unlike auntie vir who never got to meet Brandon. I wish you could have gotten to meet my beautiful niece Gianna. You would have loved her. Auntie you will always have a special place in my heart that noone can fill. I miss you terribly but at least you are in peace and you are w/ uncle and on your 55th anniversay how ironic is that. Please tell Auntie Vir, Auntie Anna, Auntie Dottie, Uncle Sonny, Auntie Josie, Uncle Pat, Uncle Al and grandma and grandpa I love them all. You don't need to worry about Cindy because even though I am miles away I will always be there for her. Cindy, Trisha and Debbie have alot of people who love them and who are there for them. They have always been like my sisters and you have always been a second mom to me. The hurt I feel is like I just lost my mom. I dread the day I do lose my mother she is my best friend and I am so glad we became as close as we have. I can't imagine my life w/out her. I would have to go on for my kids but it would be hard. She is the "Wind Beneath My Wings".
Auntie I will always love you, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you or think about you. You were truly the best aunt anyone could have asked for and I have to say I have nothing but fond memories of my childhood to present of you. Thank you for always being there for me. I Love You!!!

September 13, 2008

To the Matera Family,
Thank you for being so kind to our mom, Norma, while she was your mom's roommate at Cedar Crest. She died on August 17. During that short time, we got to see what special people you all are. This great loss of yours will only bring you all closer together. Your mom was blessed with such a beautiful family.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Jackvony/Goulette Family

Amanda DiMuccio

September 12, 2008

Grandma,
I love you with my whole heart and soul. I really don’t know what I’m going to do without my best friend in the whole world. Gram, you always sang “You are my Sunshine” to me when I was a baby and I will always be your little sunshine. We had the most absolutely wonderful memories, our Friday night T.G.I.F. “sleepover-parties” where we ate boxes of cookies, our walks to Cameron’s pharmacy where you bought me Berenstein Bear books, my bike rides to your house where you’d defend me when I was upset with Mommy, the way your face lit up at physical therapy when you took those steps on your own and I was so proud of my Grandma, and I could go on for hours and days of all the perfect memories we have. Gram, I always bought you some type of “Angel” memorabilia for every holiday and that’s because you are my guardian angel and will always be. You held on for us until Grandparent’s day and yours and Papa’s 55th wedding anniversary. Although no one will be able to teach all the babies in the world to swear in Italian as their first words, I’ll always have a huge part of you in my heart. I hope you tell Papa, Auntie Vir, Auntie Anna, Uncle Sonny, and Auntie Dottie we love them and miss them. I’m wearing your birthstone ring you always wore Grandma and it slides to the side on my little hand like it did on your little hand. I wish I could’ve kept you here forever Gram and I know you didn’t get to see me graduate but you’ll have the best seat of everyone and I know you’ll be so proud of me. Gram, you fought cancer twice which not many people can say they did and you will always be my inspiration. I promise I’ll be safe and so will Mommy, Auntie, and Auntie, as well as our whole family that you kept together. Although my “Sunday’s” won’t ever be the same without your cavatti’s or your amazing chicken soup when I’m sick, I know you haven’t stopped being the absolute best Grandma in the world. Gram, we had and will always have a very unique connection and bond that no one else can ever have. Grandma, you’re my Guardian Angel and I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

DEB VALFREDO

September 11, 2008

Mom,
I will miss you forever. You are my BEST FRIEND ALWAYS!!!!!! I LOVE you very much. One day I know I will see you again. I won't say good-by, but so long for now. Jesus will take good care of you now & you are at peace. You are with Dad & all of our loved ones who have passed. Until we meet again, I will think of you everyday. I will watch over Trish, Cindy & of course your beloved Amanda :-)

Lori

September 11, 2008

Auntie,
I can not believe that 7 months to the day my dad passed away and we are doing this all over again. I wonder how much god thinks we can handle, he keeps taking the ones we love so very much. I know that you are not suffering anymore, but it hurts me knowing that you are not here with us, you will always be in my heart along with my dad and mom. I will make sure that Cindy will go on just as I am trying to do, because we both have the strength from our parents. We will all take care of Auntie Carol cause she is all we have now. Good bye for now auntie until we will all be together. Give a big kiss to my dad and mom for me... I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard Valfredo

September 10, 2008

To my new family that I met 7 years ago. I married debra in 2002 in that time i lost my mother in return god blessed me with an angel for a wife named Debra. She opend my heart 2 a new family 2 wonderfull sister in laws and a brother inlaw who was with me when I almost lost my life in a motor cycle accident. He was right there for to comfort me and help me get through it all. And I was also blessed with a GREAT MOTHER IN LAW!!!!! She could never replace my mother but she was always there for me to help me through times that i thought i was going to loss it. And she was always there to listin. What i will miss the most is the way I broke here down to say I love you after I said mom I love you. And the way I could make her laugh. That was a felling that touched my heart and soul. that nothing could compare too. In her last days I was there to cheer here up and make her laugh and i got a pleasure beyond words can exprees she will be sadly missed but the memoreys in my heart will never leave me and I thank god for that mom I know your up there with your husdand waiting to see us again. I LOVE YOU MOM!!!!!! RICK YOUR JOKESTER SONINLAW[son] Till we meet again

Cindy Matera

September 10, 2008

Mom, You were my best friend in the whole world. We had are go time's and our bad time's but through it all we still loved each other. I alway's remember u saying that when u lose your mother u lose your right arm and your best friend and how true that is. I made a promise to u on the day u passed away that I would be strong and be ok and I will hold to that. Remember that I will alway's love u with all my heart and soul. U will be in my heart forever. I will miss u so very much. I will be lost with out u in my life. Tell daddy I love him and miss him very much. Love U Alway's & Forever Cindy your (baby girl and your best friend in the whole world.)

Cheryl Silvia

September 10, 2008

Deb, Trish, Cindy & Amanda
I can say I know how it feels to lose a mother but remember Auntie will always be with you no matter what life brings. Remember all the good & happy times you had with her, this is what you hold onto forever. You have each other for support and also family and friends. To Auntie Carol I know you lost your sister/ best friend, but she will be with you always & forever, please keep strong for your kids and grandkids.
With our deepest sympathy Love
Cheryl, Joey and Justin xoxo

patricia fullhart

September 10, 2008

Mom
I thought you would not leave us for a very long time. But I guess I was wrong. I will alway's have good and happy memories of you for ever. You are with daddy know and you two will be happy again. I promise to take care of Cindy Debbie and your beautiful granddaughter Amander. I love you with all my heart and will never forget you as long as I live. Someday we willbe together again for know give daddy and everybody else a big hug and kiss for me.
Love with all my heart!!!!!
Trish, John and Harley
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo

Chanda Watts & boys

September 10, 2008

To Deb, Tricia, Cindy and family-my neighbors,
I send my sympathy and deepest prayers in your time of need.

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