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Claire Ferraro Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Carlo and Maria Grace (Papitto) Melucci, she lived in Johnston for 57 years before moving to Cranston in 2005.
She was the devoted mother of Frank Ferraro, Jr. and his wife Ann of Johnston and Thomas P. Ferraro and his wife Diana of Warwick; loving grandmother of Maria Harrison, Michael Ferraro, and Sophia Ferraro; loving great-grandmother of Carina Harrison; and dear sister of Vincent Melucci of Cranston and the late Alberto, William and Ralph Melucci.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ann's Church, 1493 Cranston St., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860.
Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire Ferraro
John Caramadre
October 23, 2008
Dear Frank, Ann and the entire Ferraro family,
Words are insufficient during this difficult time. Please know that your Mother, you and yours are kept in our thoughts and prayers. You have our sincerest sympathies.
The Caramadre’s - John, Janet, Nick, Gina, Michelle and Maria
ronda french
October 11, 2008
Frank,Ann So Sorry for the loss of Mom. Our thoughts are with you. Ron Ronda Eric Aaron French
william boffa
October 10, 2008
Tom & family, I am so sorry for your great loss. please accept my deepest sympathy bill boffa
Jack & Pam Morgan
October 10, 2008
Tom & Diana,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Pagliarini
October 10, 2008
Dear Ann, Frank, Maria and Michael....
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know Claire will always be with you in your hearts and what she has taught you will be passed onto Sophia with fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Turgeon
October 9, 2008
Frank, Ann, Maria, and Michael:
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Sylvester
October 9, 2008
Tom and Family - During these times in which we start to miss our dearly departed, the memories that Claire provided in the past are the tributes in which we will all get together and help us throught the brevement.
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