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Elena Bucci Obituary
81 of Cranston, RI entered God's Kingdom surrounded by her loving family on February 22,2020. She was the beloved, respected and admired matriarch of her family. If there was one word to describe her it would be selfless. She cared for and always put the needs of others before her own. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms for a cooked meal and long conversations around the kitchen table. She was humble, unpretentious and kind. She possessed great common sense and a realistic sense of humor which made everyone laugh. Her grandchildren were the loves of her life and they all reveled in that love and her homemade Italian cooking. She led a good, moral and honorable life and she instilled these values in her family. Our solace is knowing that she will forever be our guardian angel.
Born in Providence, she was the adored wife of the late Lorenzo G. Bucci and the loving mother of Angela Paulhus and her husband Randall; Maria Hayes and her husband Terrence and Gina Paolo and her husband Anthony. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Matthew, Alyssa, Anthony Jr., Nicholas and Rachel. She was predeceased by her mother Modestina (Perrotta) and her father Carmine Gelsomino of Providence as well as her brothers Salvatore and Carmine Gelsomino of Johnston. She leaves her devoted sister-in-law Phyllis Gelsomino and her children Salvatore, Eric, Lisa and Lori and their families; as well as her many friends and family members.
Visiting hours will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Nardolillo Funeral Home in Cranston on Thursday February 27, 2020. A funeral will be held Friday February 28th at 8:30 am from Nardolillo Funeral Home followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Johnston Memorial Cancer Event (JMCE) 75 Orchard Meadows Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917 which is a charity established in the memory of her brother Salvatore Gelsomino for the benefit of children in the oncology unit of Hasbro Children's Hospital.
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Maryann Nappi
February 27, 2020
Angela, Maria & Gina, my deepest sympathy to you all. I have so many wonderful memories with both of your parents, but especially your mom. She was such fun to be around and always had good food and great common sense advice on hand. If you asked her a question, be prepared, because you were going to get her honest opinion. Although we did not spend time together in recent years, I always thought of and will think of her very fondly.
Love to you all of you and your families.
Bob Oster
February 25, 2020
Condolences to Angela and the entire Bucci family. Lidia and Bob Oster and family
Joe & Sophia Furgasso
February 25, 2020
To Angela, Maria and Gina, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. We have known your mom for many years also your dad. They were great people and many memories from when you girls were small and visit your grandmother or uncle Sal & Auntie Phyllis up stairs on Ellery Street, and when Angela 1st starting driving.The parties at Sal's house and the picnics at Colt State Park in Bristol. All great memories Elena and your Dad were great sports, Those were great times and many unforgettable. Elena may you rest in peace in heaven with Larry Your mother and brothers Sal and Junior. God Bless you all.
Patricia Picano
February 25, 2020
Angela, Maria and Gina: Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. I have so many fond memories of her from the neighborhood. One that stands out is when she would ask me to go to Mario's for her and she always told me to keep the change to buy candy. Heaven as truly gained an angel.
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Ed Cole
February 25, 2020
Angela, Maria and Gina
I was told once that in Italian Gelsomino translates into Sweet Smelling Rose, which pretty much defined your mom. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
February 25, 2020
Bucci Family
Thoughts and prays to you all. My high school years are filled of many nights with the Bucci family and delicious Mrs Bucci dinners, hanging out and much laughter. Great women and her smile brought instant happiness. Heaven has another Angel and Mr Bucci will be there open arms
XO Dina
February 25, 2020
Gina and Family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of someone so special as your mother Elena. Our prayers go out to your family during this time of berevement. Although she is gone from this earth, she will remain in the hearts of those who loved her forever. Shelly and Tony Ferraro West palm Beach, Florida
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