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Lena Schwartz Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Bucci) Pinga, she lived in Smithfield for 44 years. Mrs. Schwartz was a 1948 graduate of RI College. She had taught at the Sacred Heart Academy in Fall River, MA and the Henry Barnard School in Providence before retiring to raise her family.
She is also survived by her children, Thomas J. 'TJ' Schwartz and his wife, Carrie of Chepachet, Stephen A. Schwartz of Smithfield, James A. Schwartz of North Providence, Catherine M. Smith of East Greenwich, Carol A. Schwartz of North Providence and Christopher A. Schwartz of Johnston, grandchildren, Ariana, Marissa, Kristin, Alexander, Lauren and Ella and a great grandson. She was the sister of the late Joseph and Frank Pinga, Madeline Oates, Nancy McDonough and Rose Byron.
Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Visitation Wednesday 4-8pm. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to St. Michael Church. For messages of condolence please visit www.andersonwinfield.net
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Memories and Condolences
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Tess
June 25, 2007
Dear Schwartz Family, Very sorry to hear about Mom, I just found out via Steve Williams in Florida. Lots of fond memories, she was a lovely woman. You all hang in there for each other. Sincerely, Tess
S. Jean Cerroni
June 22, 2007
Steve and Family,
I was saddened to read about your mom's passing.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Lennie Kinsman
June 21, 2007
Carol,
There is never anything one can say that would make this any easier for you but know that my heart goes out to you and your family.
Cheryl Darcy
June 21, 2007
TJ and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts at this time. My sympathy to the entire family.
Cheryl (LaCroix) Darcy
Joani Gagnon
June 20, 2007
TJ, Carrie and family,
Both Tom and his family, and I and mine have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
MaryBeth Flood
June 19, 2007
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.
Love you all, MaryBeth
Lori-Anne (Medeiros) Lawton
June 19, 2007
Mr. Schwartz, TJ, Steve, Jim, Cathy, Carol and Chris: I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Mrs. S. was truly a warm, wonderful woman who has left behind thousands of loving moments and memories that will live on within the hearts of everyone who knew her. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort during the difficult days that lie ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Julie Surprenant
June 19, 2007
Chris we are so sorry for your loss and we wish we could be there to help you through this.
Love and miss you Mark, Julie and Bo
Madison, North carolina
The Smiths
June 19, 2007
Alan, TJ, Harvo, Jimmy, Chris, Cathy, Carol,
Please accept our prayers and deepest sympathy at this time. Words can not express our feelings. It is hard not to mourn, but rejoice in the fact that Lena is now in a much better place and suffers no longer.
Share the love with one another that she held for you. Hold her love in your hearts always for she truly loved all of you.
She will live in hearts forever.
Steve, Karen, Stevie and Kristen Smith
Tracey Ormonde
June 19, 2007
Cathy & family - so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how special your mom was to all of you. She sounded like a wonderful lady - great sense of humor. You are all in my prayers through this difficult time.
Death cannot take away the pleasant memories that you will always treasure.
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