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Livia Spanedda Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Antonetta (Palumbo) Conti.
Mrs. Spanedda had worked for the Department of Employment Security for 41 years before retiring. She was past department president and post 5 president of the Italian American War Veterans Auxiliary.
Mrs. Spanedda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Besides her husband of 50 years, she is survived by a son, Joseph G. Spanedda; a daughter, AnneMarie Panciocco and her husband Peter. She also cherished every minute she spent with her three treasured grandchildren, Christine Spanedda, Michael and Maria Panciocco. She was the sister of the late Concetta and Lucy Conti.
Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8 a.m., from the MACERONI Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Ave., Providence. VISITATION, Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RI Scleroderma Support Group, 18 Talbot Manor, Cranston, RI 02905. Condolences at www.maceroni.com
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Nate Sock
October 23, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
John Mangiante
October 22, 2008
Joe,
We will always have the happiest memories of Lee and fun loving spirit she brought into the room with her. We will remember her always. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
John and Elaine Mangiante
PS When Elaine and I were married she made a mounted copy of our wedding invitation a gesture that moved us then and something we will have forever.
James Peluso
October 22, 2008
God-Father Joe and Family,
The times spent with our combined families were the best time and Lee always made them special. Lee's smile and laugh will always be in our Hearts and Minds.
God Bless you and your families.
My deepest sympathy,
Ed
October 22, 2008
AnneMarie, Joe & family...Memories of your mom and dear wife will always remain alive in the heart. May we all be a source of support and comfort to you and one another at this difficult time. May God be with you as he is with her.
Victoria Clemente
October 21, 2008
Joe and Family....Deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful woman and my great former co-worker. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Vicky Clemente
October 21, 2008
Dad
I Love you.
Harry & Ollie Belasky
October 21, 2008
Joe & Family, Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you all in this sad time. She was always a leader of any group. If we found a piano, we all were in for a good time. She will be missed by all but never forgotten. We will never forget all the great times we all have shared together in the past.
MaryAnn Famiano
October 21, 2008
Uncle Joe,
We are so sorry. Aunty Lee will be missed so much. We will think of her everytime there is a story or joke told, and she will be there, smiling, in our memory and hearts.
Love MaryAnn, Tony + Family
Karianne Polak
October 21, 2008
Auntie Lee,
You will be greatly missed. You always knew how to make us kids laugh and smile. Thanks for giving us such wonderful memories to be cherished forever.
Love, Karianne
Ed & Zita Belasky
October 21, 2008
Joe, We both want to express our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your wife. She will be missed by all, but NEVER forgotton. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Celeste Ripanti
October 21, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the family and wish for them to know she will be always remembered for all the wonderful years we spent together.
Natalie
October 21, 2008
Annie and family, I'm so sorry for the lose of your wonderful mother. She always made me feel like family everytime I saw her. My heart goes out to Maria and Michael they will truly miss her. I'll always remember all the fun and talks we had at your house. Love Always Natalie
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