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Mary Monfette Obituary

MONFETTE, MARY C. (BUTERA) 90, formerly of Hill View Dr, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 29, 2008 surrounded by her loving family at the Steere House, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Monfette.

Born in Windham, CT. she was the devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kendra) Butera.

Mrs. Monfette was employed as a secretary for the Community College of RI, Flanagan Campus, Lincoln for many years before her retirement.

She is survived by her daughters, Marcia Bentley and her husband Arthur and Kristina Pricolo and her husband Anthony all of Johnston; two sisters Agnes Russillo of Cranston and Geraldine Cunningham of Ashaway; two brothers Salvatore Butera of Woonsocket and Vincent Butera of Arizona; two grandchildren Talia and Edward Pricolo and a step granddaughter Elizabeth Hamilton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Josephine Martin.

Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9am from the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Visiting hours Friday 4-8pm. Burial will be in St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham, MA., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be appreciated. www.marianiandson.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 30, 2008.

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Pat Capuano

November 2, 2008

Dear Kris,Tony , Talia, and Ed,
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the death of your loving mother and Grandma. She was also so proud as her face beamed with happiness in your presence . Treasures those memories .
Love to you all, Pat

November 1, 2008

Marcia and Kristina,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing...a neighbor from the "old neighborhood" in Woonsocket!!!
Lisa (Partendon) Savino

Bitsy & Gus Hamel

November 1, 2008

Hi Kristina & Family,

We are very sorry to hear about your Mom. Your mother, my Mom and my Aunt Lucy were a wonderful and caring generation. I'm sure she will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you.

David Viticonte

November 1, 2008

Sorry for your lose, She will be missed .

MARYLOU VITICONTE

October 31, 2008

DEAR MARCIA & CHRISTINA

ANGELO & I WERE SAD TO HEAR OF MARY'S PASSING
.SHE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY
.SHE WAS A GREAT NEIHBOR AND FRIEND, WE WERE LIKE FAMILY

OUR LOVE TO YOU BOTH

MARYLOU & ANGELO

George J. West School

October 31, 2008

Marcia & Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your beautiful memories of your mother will always live on in your heart.

George J. West Family

Ann & Pete Huntoon

October 31, 2008

Mary/Geba will live in all of your hearts forever. She was a very special mother and grandmother and you were all so lucky to have her for so many years. Treasure the many fond memories you've made together.

Robert Capuano

October 30, 2008

Our sincere condolences for your loss
Pat and Robert Capuano

jamie beauregard

October 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Mary's family. I cared for Mary at The Village at Waterman Lake in Greenville for a few years before she moved. She was a lovely woman.

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