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Martha Cenci Obituary

CENCI, MARTHA C. (URSILLO), 96, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Cenci and daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa (DeCesare) Ursillo.

Mrs. Cenci was a Seamstress for the State of RI, working at the Children's Center before her retirement. Previously she had worked at Pauline's Dress Shop, formerly of Providence.

Martha was a former communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, and a member of the St. Jude Society at St. Agnes Church.

She is survived by her devoted twin daughters, Barbara E. and Elaine T. Cenci; 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Mary Cenci. Mrs. Cenci was the mother of the late Ralph V. Cenci, and sister of the late Thomas, Domenic, Concetta Ursillo, Mary Conca, and Margaret Saccoccia.

Calling Hours Saturday MORNING, 9-10:30 AM in the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 AM in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St., Providence. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Martha's memory to: Elmhurst Extended Care, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI, 02908. www.marianiandson.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 12, 2008.

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PAM DiGiacomo

December 22, 2008

Dear Barbara and Elaine,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's
passing I'm sorry I missed her wake.
I was just at the nursing home a couple of weeks ago and talked with Mom.This is a very difficult time and
I hope you will hold on to all the good times and memories they are very precious.Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.God Bless you both and you need to know that you were there for your Mom and she knew that she waited for those visits and knew when you were coming.

Love Pam DiGiacomo

serenity hoskins

December 19, 2008

My dear friends Barbara & Elaine, I just learned today of your mom's death. I am so sorry that I wasn't at her service. She was so very fortunate to have two loving and compassionate daughters. May happy memories sustain you during this difficult time. With love, Serenity

Anthony Ambrosino

December 18, 2008

I"m sorry of the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your sister in time of sorrow. I wish both of you the best.

Phil Edmonds Edmonds

December 16, 2008

Dear Barbara and Elaine,
My condolences to you on the passing of your Mom. You were always there for her at Elmhurst, and you brought so much joy to all the residents there.
Love from Phil Edmonds

John Iozzi

December 13, 2008

Barbara and Elaine

We are so sorry on the passing of your mother. you and your sister were so close to her. are prayers are with you and we wish you the best.

John and sandra Iozzi

Your Concordia Church Community

December 12, 2008

Beloved Barbara and Elaine

Laurie and I, our Board of Trustees and the entire Community of Concordia send you both our infinite love at this time of the passing of your mom to another experience of life. While we will miss her, we know her life has not ended, but changed. We will rejoice with you in the memorable experiences of her life here on earth and the expectancy of a continuing experience of love and light eternal. Our hearts are with you at this time.

Linda caparco

December 12, 2008

Dear Barbara and Elaine,
I am so very sorry about your Mom's passing, but she is now at peace and no longer in pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days ahead. Hope to see you soon.

Mary Grace Persichino

December 12, 2008

Barbara & Elaine,
May your memories of Martha be in your hearts forever and always.
Martha was a beautiful women, always happy and always smiling, she will be greatly missed by everyone she came in contact with.
I had the pleasure of meeting your Mom 3 years ago and from that day on she had and will always hold a very special place in my heart.

Doreen Pelagio

December 12, 2008

Barbara and Elaine, my condolences. A mothers love will never be forgotten.

Jerry Hebert

December 12, 2008

Dear Barbara and Elaine:
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I hope the Good Lord takes care of her. My blessings go with you and your family.
Retired FMGlobal

Domenic Cappalli

December 12, 2008

What a wonderful woman - always very cheerful. She was loved by everyone. Her daughters are as wonderful as her, which proves the apples did not fall far from the tree. May Perpetual Light shine upon her.

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