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Ida Brownell Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Filomena (Marroco) Venditelli, she resided in Johnston for 50 years. Mrs. Brownell was a secretary at the St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, Pawtucket for 20 years retiring in 2000. She had worked for various parishes in the Diocese for 37 years. She was a communicant of St. Brigid's Church, Johnston. Her interests include reading, gardening, classical music especially opera. She is survived by two children Joan E. Paparella and Joseph E. Brownell, Jr. and her granddaughter, Stefanie Paparella. She was the sister of Rose M. Brown and the late George Venditelli, Thomas Venditelli, and Ann Toppi.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brigid Church, Plainfield Street, Johnston at 11 am. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Friday 9-10 am. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ida Brownell
Your friends at Copley-Fradin Sue Ursillo
November 7, 2008
Stef,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your grandmother.
Mary Ann Welch
November 3, 2008
To the Family of Ida Brownell:
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I knew your mom from St. Teresa's. She and I worked on the Catholic Charity Drive collections for many years. Always impeccably dressed, she was a beautiful woman not only on the outside but truely on the inside. She will be missed.
Mary Ann Welch
erica vallante
November 3, 2008
Dear Joannie, Joey and Stephanie,
You all are in my prayers. Auntie Ida was such a beautiful and kind lady. She will be missed.
xoxo
Ed Vallante
November 2, 2008
Joanie, Joey, and Stephanie,
My deepest sympathy to you guys through this tough time. Auntie Ida was a special lady, and never forgot any of us around the holidays every year.
Your family is in my prayers.
Love.
Ed
Susan Cirello
October 31, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Ida's passing. I would walk my dogs by her house and she would come out and say hello. We would chat for a while and she was always very nice to me and my dogs. She was always so kind and friendly. I even got her, I believe it was datebread, homemade datebread last year. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Leo and Kathy Cirello
October 31, 2008
We were so sorry to read of Ida's passing. We have known her for many years. She was a wonderful person and we are glad she was a part of our lives. -
Vicki Frick
October 31, 2008
Joanie, Joey & Stephanie:
On behalf of my family, we extend our thoughts of sympathy your way. Like cousin Patti mentioned, Auntie Ida also wrote a beautiful letter when dad passed away this past Feb. that touched all of our hearts. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Love, Cousin Vicki, Fred, Megan & Alyssa
Sandi Eustis
October 30, 2008
Dear Joan, Joe, & Stef:
Sending our love and condolences on this very sad occasion. We will remember her in our hearts and in our prayers always.
On behalf of Scott, Rose and myself (Sandi) from Maine.....know we think of you all, and love you!!!
Alfred W. Cardente
October 30, 2008
Hi Joan & JOe,
So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing,theres nothing i wouldn't do for her,she only had to ask. i'll miss her so. im sorry that i can't be with you at your time of sorrow,as im in florida,but i'll be with you in spiret and pray God Bless.
Al. Cardente
Peter and Peggi LaTorre
October 30, 2008
We are saddened to read this notice! Ida was such a wonderful and kind woman...and very proud of her family. We looked forward to (and will truly miss) seeing her warm smile every Saturday at Mass. We send our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you. If it's any consolation, Heaven has welcomed a beautiful angel.
Earlene Mara
October 30, 2008
To all of Ida's family,
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My heart goes out you on the loss of this kind and beautiful woman. I will never forget her and her years of dedicated service to the people of St. Teresa's parish. She and I had many wonderful long chats. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Patti Bellew
October 30, 2008
Dearest Joanie, Joey and Stefanie,
Our family sends its deepest sympathy over the loss of your mother. When my mother passed away last year, your mother wrote the most beautiful letter to my father. I will hold those words in my heart always.
Many blessings to you all and know that she is watching over you from heaven.
All our love and support,
Patti, George, Jonathan and Patrick
Darlene Ferland and family
October 30, 2008
To the family of Ida Brownell, I am so sorry about your mom. She was a strong and wonderful lady. Her pride in her family, friends and faith was evident in everything she did. She will be missed. God now has a strong organizier with him in heaven.
Debbie Amato
October 30, 2008
Joni, my heart goes out to you this morning. She was a beautiful lady (mommy) and you were a wonderful daughter. Let your great memories of fun times help you through the bad days. Wish I could give you a hug. Love, Deb
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