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Stella Collins Obituary
Daughter of the late Luigi and Laura (DiOrio) Garofalo. Mother of Donald Jr., Melvin Collins and the late Katherine Santos-Collins. Sister of Tony and Louie Garofalo and the late Peter and Teddy Garofalo and Rose Powell. Grandmother of Jason Santos.
Funeral Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pennine Funeral Home 28 Grove Street followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Ghost Church at 10 am. Burial in St. Ann's Cemetery Cranston. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m.
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for Stella Collins
Lisa Justa
October 25, 2008
Stella was a smart, strong woman. I hold special the time we had together. She always put a smile on my face. I loved hearing her stories, her advice and her cooking tips...I'll never forget her... God Bless you Stella, and your family...
Gina Bernardo Iacone
October 20, 2008
Jay, my deepest condolences are with you at this difficult time. It is a very hard thing to go through. My thoughts are with you.
Barbara Iacone
October 20, 2008
Jason, I am so sorry of the passing of your mom and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong and try to think of all your happy memories you shared with each of them. Love and prayers Barbara Iacone.
Genoveffa Chin
October 18, 2008
Donald & Jason, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your mother & sister. They are in peace now, and also together. I will always be here for you to talk too. Love Ya Jen Chin
Dickie Bower
October 18, 2008
Deepest Sympathies to the family.
SHIRLEY & ROBERT RUPERT
October 18, 2008
TO DONALD AND JASON,WE WISH TO OFFER OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, BOB AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A MOTHER SISTER AND GRANDMOTHER YOUR BOTH IN OUR PRAYERS
ANTHONY JOSEPH GRAOFALO
October 18, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
DONNA ROSA
October 18, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
LIZ O'NEILL-GUADAGNO
October 18, 2008
TO THE COLLINS FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY ..I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
LIZ ONEILL-GUADAGNO
The Pennine Family and Staff
October 18, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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