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Nancy Rotondo Obituary
Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Domenic Farina and Vincenza 'Jennie' (Calicchia) Farina Martinelli. She was born and resided at her present address for her entire life.
Nancy was an avid duckpin bowler and enjoyed playing poker with her friends every Friday night, but nothing brought her more pleasure than cooking her famous homemade gnocchi and macaroni for her family. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity and fierce loyalty to her family, friends and special charities.
She is survived by her two sons, David A. Rotondo and his wife Anne Marden of East Greenwich and John J. Rotondo of Johnston. She was the beloved grandmother of Zachary and Samuel Rotondo; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rotondo was the sister of Mary Lodge of Cranston and the late Angelo, John, and Albert Farina and Adele Capraro.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Friday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bartholomew's Church, 305 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
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Emily CARMODY
September 11, 2008
I bowled with Nancy for years,and sometimes we were on the same team. She was a lovely person thru and thru.
Hold on to your memories,and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Sandy & Stephen Palazzo
September 11, 2008
Nancy taught me the italian words for something messy " gaup on gaup"
She always made me laugh when I
would see her at my mother in law Angie's house. Stephen has many fond memories of her during his younger years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
audrey lusignan
September 10, 2008
dear johnny jr,dont know if you remember me, i knew you from your friend dominic and annmarie if you dont its ok ,ill keep you in my prayers my mom and dad passed away in 1984 and my sister in 1986 so i know what pain you are going thru she lived a full life and ill pray god gives you peace when its a close family member like your mom your never really prepared.if you do remember me and you need some 1 to talk to feel free to send me an email.sincerly audrey
Domenic Laurenza
September 10, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. My family and i will miss our talks in the yard. I feel like Nancy was a second mother to me, all the time i got in trouble with Johnny growing up she was always there. I will miss you. My deepest sympathy to Johnny and David and to her sister Mary and her family. God bless and rest in peace Nancy.
Rachele Laurenza
September 10, 2008
To David, Johnny please know our thoughts are with you, i got to know Nancy a little better when we moved back to ri and next door to her, SHe was a beautiful woman inside and out , i'll miss our talks in the driveway during a snow storm or on garbage day. TO her sister Mary and her family i pray for you and with you, just know my family is here to help you during this time . God bless and rest in peace Nancy.
Ronnie Romano
September 10, 2008
My prayers and thouhgts are with your entire family. Our families go way back to Union avenue in Silver Lake Section . Ronnie Romano
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