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Rosemary Petisce Obituary
Born in South Boston, MA., she was the devoted daughter of the late Thomas J and Adeline M.(Moran) Dirrane. Mrs. Petisce was employed as a legal secretary. She also was a volunteer for the school committees of both, North Providence High School and St. Ann School, Providence.
Besides her husband she leaves her beloved sons Richard Jr. and Matthew Petisce both of North Providence; a brother Michael J. Dirrane and his wife Sharon of South Boston; a sister Gertrude Sullivan of Abington, MA., and a dear friend Kirsten Lanfair of North Providence.
She was the sister of the late Patricia Dirrane.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 8am from the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St. Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9am in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St. Providence. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8pm. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In Lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph Health Services of RI Development Office, 200 High Service Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904, would be appreciated.
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Nancy Morrison
March 21, 2012
It is with a heavy heart that I have just learned of Rosemary's death. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Richard, her two sons, Gertrude & Michael. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely, Nancy O'Connor Morrison
Aloisio Insurance Assoc., Inc & Staff
December 4, 2007
Richard & Family:
I and my entire staff were grieved to hear of your great loss. Please allow us to extend our condolences.
Yours very truly,
Jim Dermooshegian DLicious
December 3, 2007
The Petisce Family,my thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow.Rich Jr. if theres anything I can do for you or your family you know where to find me.
Mark M. Morrissey
December 3, 2007
The Petisce Family, no words will make this any easier for you. Know in your hearts and minds that your love for each other will be the only solace, and keep the memory of Mrs. Petisce fresh in your thoughts
Barbara Woodward
December 3, 2007
When through one woman a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth comes into the world, then that woman's life has had meaning.
With sympathy..The Woodward Family
LISA ANNE LISI
December 2, 2007
Dear Rich,
Please accept my sympathy over the loss of your mom. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa A. Lisi
Shore's Mkt.
Judy Ansley
December 2, 2007
Dearest Rick, Rich, and Matt, My deepest sympathies to all of you. Rick, both you and Rosemary are like parents to my son. Thank you. Please find comfort that you will see her again in Heaven and let your faith sustain you. My prayers are with you. Love, Judy Ansley
Donna Castellone
December 1, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Rosemary was such a wonderful person, and will never be forgotten. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Castellone
Ann Troccoli
December 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rick, Rich & Matt.
Rosemary was a wonderful person and a second Mom to all our kids.
She will be sadly missed.
Ann & Michael Troccoli
Kathleen & Kyle & Kyle jr Chevalier
December 1, 2007
We are so sadden to hear of rosemary's passing. My husband and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Kyle alway's looked at rosemary as a second mom, because she was such a wonderful and generous person. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate.
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