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Mary Cerra Obituary
Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Pinto) Ruotolo. Mrs. Cerra along with her late husband was the co-owner of the former Cerras Market in Johnston for over thirty years until her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Dolores Parrillo of Cranston, Joseph D. Cerra, Sr. and his wife Marie of Cranston and John P. Cerra and his wife Geraldine of Cranston. Mrs. Cerra was the grandmother of Stephen A. Cerra and David Cerra, and the great-grandmother of Andrea Marie Cerra. She was the sister of Joseph Ruotolo of Johnston and the late Frank, Thomas, Anthony and Albert Ruotolo, Jeanette Malone, Julia Galucci and Rose Ricci. Mrs. Cerra was the grandmother of the late Joseph D. Cerra, Jr. and the mother-in-law of the late Frank Parrillo.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Monday morning 7-8 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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gina andrews
October 10, 2008
Dear Dolores, i am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Except my deepest condolences to you and your family at this time of grief. You and your family are in my prayers and as Mary always says Until we meet again my friends. Mary rest in peace sweet heart.
cindy Roussel
October 7, 2008
To all of my cousins,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cindy Hartshorn Roussel
Al Ruotolo
October 7, 2008
To My Aunt Mary
You are now home at peace with your family. You certainly touched my heart each week I would visit you. We laughed, prayed and just enjoyed memories together. You said everytime I left "Until We Meet Again" and I do so much look forward to that day. You would sing to me "Let Us Rejoice and Give Thanks" Auntie Mary Rest in Peace.
Brother
Tracy Zompa
October 6, 2008
Dolores & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing, Mary was a wonderful person and had a big loving heart, my prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
David Hartshorn
October 6, 2008
Dear cousin
Shaker,marie, Dolorus,John,geraldine,Steven,David and family.so sorry to hear about Auntie Mary. my prayers are with all of you.iam sorry i couldnt make the services.I found out to late.cousin David Hartshorn and Family
Judy ( Mac Donald) Hague
October 5, 2008
Dear Mrs. Parillo,
I grew up next door to you and Mary in Greenville and remember her babysitting us many times over the years. She would watch Lawrence Welk and us kids would get dressed up and put on a show for her. What I remember most about her though was her cooking....she was always cooking! She was a very special lady, so sorry for your loss.
anna maria schiappa
October 5, 2008
dolores this is anna. i wanted to tell you i will miss mary a lot she was very sweet to us we all grow to love her so much. but rest asure she is in haven whith GOD. exept my deepest sympathy . she wiil be missed.anna schiappa...from morgan
Brian Vincent
October 5, 2008
I got to know Mary when she lived at Morgan Health Center. She was a very nice woman. The minute she heard my voice, she knew who I was and she would always smile and talk. She was very sharp for a woman of her age. Even after I left there and would go back to visit, she never forgot who I was. She was a real special lady. I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family Dolores. You really took good care of your mother. she will be missed.
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