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Emiliana DiCristofano Obituary
Born in Paris, France, Emiliana was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Teresa (Franchetti) Paolella. She was employed by the State of Rhode Island before her retirement and a communicant of St. Agnes Church in Providence. Emiliana was a talented and gentle woman, happiest when surrounded by her devoted family.
Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Louis DiCristofano and his wife Marilena; Mirella Ferris and her husband, Ed, Gloria Bryce and her husband, Rob; her grandsons, Spencer and Cameron Bryce, and Jonathan and Jordan Ferris; and her brothers and sister in Italy, Arturo, Rosina, Mario, and Egidio Paolella. She was the sister of the late Vittorio Paolella.
Calling hours Wednesday 4-8 PM in the A. A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence. Funeral Thursday at 9 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 AM in St. Agnes Church, 100 Chatham St., Providence. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. DiCristofano's memory to: St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904. WWW.MARIANIANDSON.COM
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Memories and Condolences
for Emiliana DiCristofano
Anthony Detri
December 10, 2008
Regrettably we extend to the DeCristofano family our deepest sympathies on the loss of Maria. May she rest in peace
Mary Gabriel & family and Tony Detri & family
Holly
December 10, 2008
Dear Mirella and family: I am so sad to hear of your loss. So many lovely chats we have had over the years about our moms. The love she gave to you and your family is extraordinary, and will keep her in your hearts always. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Harrington
December 10, 2008
Dear Marilena and Louis-
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss, and although I never had the opportunity to meet your mother, I know she raised a beautiful and loving family.
Isabel Almeida-Mota
December 10, 2008
Dear Mirella and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be feeling. Take comfort in knowing that you have alot of friends and support and we are here for you. Love, IZ
Kim Walker
December 9, 2008
Dear Mirella, Ed, Jonathan & Jordan,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. We hope you will find peace in the many good memories you shared as a family. You have our deepest sympathies. Love, Todd & Kim Walker
Joe Clarence Franchetti
December 9, 2008
Eternal peace with God for dear and good Amelia'- That is the loving name the Franchetti's of NJ gave her in the early 50's when my Father Clarence sponsored her to come to Amercia from Italy for his Dad and her relative, Giuseppe. She was a caring, wise and kind lady, and will never be forgotten. God Bless the Dicristofano's....
Joe C. Franchetti
Lesley Bernardo
December 9, 2008
Dear mirella:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. You were such a wonderful daughter to her, it will bring you peace. Love Lesley
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