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Mary Rocchio Obituary

ROCCHIO, MARY A. (PADIEN), 98, of Barbato Dr., Johnston, passed away Friday September 12, 2008 at Greenville Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Michael Rocchio.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary E. (Logan) Padien.

She is survived by her children; Elizabeth A. Bryda, Carol A. Antonelli, Pasco 'Pat' Rocchio, and John 'Jackie' Rocchio all of Johnston. She was the grandmother of twelve, great-grandmother of twenty three, and great-great grandmother of eight, and she was sister of Herbert Norton of Cumberland. Mary was the mother of the late Michael Rocchio and sister of the late Alice Deady and John Padien.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd., Johnston at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS TUESDAY 4-8 p.m.

VISIT www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 15, 2008.

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Tommy Ricci & Lee Tracey

October 7, 2008

Pat, Lee & Jackie, We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Maureen Anderson Diamonte

September 19, 2008

SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh,so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light

Linda and Ed Lombardo

September 15, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill & Janet Carey

September 15, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Linda Marini

September 15, 2008

Carol,

My father and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Best,

Linda

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