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Florence Rapoza Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Florence Marie (Reed) Finnegan, Sr. She was a 1947 honors graduate of St. Mary Academy of the Visitation, Providence and was employed by Narragansett Electric Company for six years and at American Insulated Wire Corporation, Pawtucket for 30 years until her retirement in 1988.
Besides her husband, Florence is survived by her daughter, Karen and her husband David Bonin of Johnston; her granddaughter, Stefanie and her husband Eric Lohnes of Cumberland; and her brother John 'Jack' J. Finnegan, Jr. and his wife Theresa of Pawtucket.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Maria Goretti Church, 155 Power Rd., Pawtucket. Burial will be in St. Frnacis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours will be Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are respectively requested to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Vic Tulli
September 2, 2007
Dear Ernie, Karen, and Dave - I was so sorry to hear the news. Florence made people who knew her happy to see - even seeing her briefly in February made me smile to remember her sincerity and warmth. I wish you all of the best through this difficult time. With love, Vic Jr.
Terese Lima
August 27, 2007
Dear Dave and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you during this difficult time.
Terese
Chris Dillon
August 27, 2007
Dave,
We wish you and your family peace.
Best Regards,
Chris and Brenda
Maria & Tony Batista
August 27, 2007
Karen, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our most sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.
I remember your Mom as a classy and sweet person, May God give you strength to get through these tough days ahead.
God bless
Sherry Rodriguez
August 27, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, be strong for one another and think of all the wonderful years you shared.
Diane C. Martins
August 26, 2007
Dear Uncle Ernie, Cousins Karen, David, Stef & Eric and Uncle Jack. I loved Aunt Florences smile, kindness, and great sense of humor. She lived life so fully and loved you all dearly. Love you. Cousin Diane
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