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Esther Reali Obituary
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Mauro and Maddlene (Romano) Castelli.
Esther, long held as a pioneer in the field of the female juvenile offender served as the Assistant Superintendent of the R.I. Training School for Girls for over 30 years before retiring. A hospice volunteer, a licensed social worker, and a devout catholic Esther spent her retirement years serving others in the community as well as pursuing her passion of painting and related art projects.
She was the loving mother of retired R.I. State Trooper Luigi A. Reali of Sarasota, FL and Michele 'Mike' Reali a noted pianist and musician. She was the devoted grandmother of Santini L. Reali, a law student at the University of Miami, and Diondra M. Reali a senior at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Esther was also the sister of Frank Castelli of Cranston and the late Rudolph Castelli.
A Memorial Mass is to be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Providence Street, W. Warwick, R.I. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Odyssey Hospice Health Care, 2374 Post Rd., Suite 206, Warwick, R.I. 02886. Arrangements by the Nardolillo Funeral Home. www.nardolillo.com
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Sister Joyce Gardella, fmm
October 2, 2008
Esther was a beautiful person who, despite her grieving, continued to live life and to reach out to others.
May she rest in God's eternal peace, forever.
Anita Ferns
October 1, 2008
Dear Mike, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Ed, Anita & sarah
Nancy Leathers
October 1, 2008
Dear Mike and Louie:
I'm sorry for the loss of Aunt Esther.
She was always so full of life. It's sad when our parents pass. I have many fond memories of our childhood. Going to New Hampshire and other trips together. That was a very long time ago, but they stay in my memory always. Please take comfort that we will someday see them again. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Nancy
John D'Arezzo
October 1, 2008
I was sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie (Iadevaia) Rezendes
October 1, 2008
Louie, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
Fondly,
Mike Stone
September 30, 2008
Louie
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Regina Guillen
September 30, 2008
Mike,
Even though I only knew your mother for a short time, I appreciated her and loved her and she'll be in my heart forever.
Harold Miller
September 30, 2008
Louie & Mike:
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Harry Miller
Delray Beach, Fl.
Maria Wieland & John Quirk
September 30, 2008
Louie and Family,
We think of you and your Mom often. She made a beautiful life, made you and all your family. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Love,
Wayne and Julie Head
September 30, 2008
Louie,
Our hearfelt thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Wayne and Julie Head
Lorraine DeCesaris
September 30, 2008
Louie and family,
My heartfelt sympathy.
Lang wilby
September 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David & Sandra Testoni
September 30, 2008
We're so sorry for you loss
Vinny Raviele
September 30, 2008
Louie & Mike
You like me had one of the prettiest moms in the world! She was always fun to be around and when I was there she was like my Mom. We will all miss her.
Agnes Mollica Briggs
September 30, 2008
My sympathy to both Louie and Mike and your families. I remember your Mom as the most sophisicated and "classiest" lady that I knew as a teenager. It was my pleasure to know her.
Michelle Izzo
September 30, 2008
Lou & Mike,
"The angels danced on the day she was born and God was there to greet her on the day she died."
Love
Jeanette, Tony, Michelle, Michael & Richard Izzo
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