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Grear Zanfagna Obituary

ZANFAGNA, GREAR 32, passed away June 23, 2015. She was the beloved daughter of William and Lois Zanfagna, loving mother of William and Raymond Simmons and cherished sister of Tara Abbruzzi and Lois Mancini. www.romanofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 29, 2015.

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July 19, 2016

I will miss you forever

Becky Rickett

July 19, 2016

U are missed dearly but never forgotten...

Ashley

November 16, 2015

Baby girl you are in everything I do. My thoughts, my tears, my smiles, my movements. Simply put do not ever question it because yes, you are deeply missed. I love you and until we meet again, I talk about you everyday.

Jeannine

October 22, 2015

I Miss You So Much..This pain will not end..I can't believe it's been 4 months..All I keep saying is why??? Just know every single moment with you was worth it..I Love You and Miss You So Much..Forever Always..♡

Ashley

September 27, 2015

Grear, the only thing I can't figure out is how to live knowing that your not coming home. This pain will not let up at all. I love you to the moon and back midget. Xoxo

Ashley

September 22, 2015

Baby I can't believe tomorrow will be 3 months. It feels like I just got the call from your sister. I never knew pain like this existed. I hear your voice I smell you and I see your smile in everything I do. I love you Grear, you will always be the queen of my heart. Until your back in my arms midget I love you to the moon and back. Xoxo

Charlene liberty

September 14, 2015

an angel in heaven looking down at all her loved ones.life was taken away from you way too soon Grear.I was looking through my pictures last night and I came across the one with me you and couple of our friends.so sad.we talked about going out to lunch I wish we did it much sooner..rest easy my friend

Tracy

September 13, 2015

Just thinking of you ,sipping coffee. Those of us whom you cared for loved , We speak of you often . Your spirit is felt in an around us so much . Here's to popping purple flowers til we get one . Miss you deeply ...much love & respect

Jeannine

September 7, 2015

Oh Grear I'm Missing You Like crazy..No Day will ever be the same.Not hearing your voice or your laughter seeing your smile that lit up a room..Life was definitely better with you in it..Now all I have are memories and sadness..Loving you always and your never from me..I Love You My babyloves..my Monkey!

Ashley

August 26, 2015

Baby girl now that ur an angel I'm not afraid of anything becuz I know u walk beside me. I love you

robert dorazio

August 18, 2015

Still on my mind. Still can't believe I lost 2 Good friends in a matter of months. God bless. R.i.p.

Michelle Cochrane

August 17, 2015

Grear,
You are so missed, more than you'll ever know..I miss your advice and how strong u were and had no idea.u are an angel now babygirl..fly high with Ray, Kimi, and everyone else taken too soon..may God bless you and your boys..My condolences again to the family..I love you mama!!

Ashley

August 7, 2015

To the moon and back! I will never live a day without you always on my mind and feeling u by my side baby girl. I miss your laugh. You are the of my

Ashley

August 1, 2015

Baby, I miss you with what's left of my heart. I love you and everyday its the same.

Jeannine

July 24, 2015

Grear...Babyloves everyday is a struggle not hearing your voice..Your laughter...Your always in my heart..And I see you in my dreams..till we meet again my love...forever always Me & You..I hope your at peace now..You and Ray together

Ashley

July 23, 2015

Grear, I love you and miss you constantly. This past month has changed everything except the way I love you. You were much more important than you realized. Phone home!

robert dorazio

July 22, 2015

You and Ray are on my mind always. I hope you are happy together in heaven. God bless.

Jeannine Porter

July 21, 2015

I Promise I'll NEVER Let go..I Love You and Miss You Everyday

tom t

July 21, 2015

I love you more! xo

Ashley Flori

July 17, 2015

Everyday is a struggle baby girl. I pray all the time you can see I'm doing the best I know how. This isn't easy without you. I love you Grear xoxo

Jeannine Porter

July 16, 2015

Miss You Everyday!!

Tracy Santiago'Stinehour

July 15, 2015

Keeping a Candle lit for you ...Missing you my dear friend .. you was like a little sister . Forever in my thoughts , prayers and heart .

Ashley Flori

July 12, 2015

I love you

Cathy Zanfagna

July 9, 2015

Dear Billy & Lois

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you

anonomous

July 2, 2015

I didnt know her but I saw the name n how young what a beautiful name n girl im sorry for her family n kids n sis,n brother God Bless you all....We don't know why things happen but one day we will know fully when we get to heaven. ..xxoo

Donna DiSanto

July 2, 2015

Dear Lois and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing. No parent should have to say goodbye to their child. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your daughter, but she is beautiful. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely, Donna Cagno DiSanto

Deb Daly

July 1, 2015

So sorry for your loss Lois, Stephen and family. Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Anthony Rossi

July 1, 2015

Tara & Family,

very sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy.

July 1, 2015

Dear Lois & Billy,
I didn't know your daughter Grear, but I was so sorry to see her obituary in the paper.
I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one and I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
Sincerely, Diane Continelli (DeNoncour)

Virginia Veiga

July 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ronny sanford

July 1, 2015

everyday i wake up and think of you. i miss talking everyday and seeing your face. wish i could have told you more often how much you meant to me. love you always

June 30, 2015

Lois and family my heart breaks for you and your family. I truly can feel what you are feeling . My prayers are with you at this most difficult time . Love to you and yours diane plante Ara of warwick

Shelley & Stephanie Zanfagna

June 30, 2015

Lois & family,
We are so saddened to hear the news of your sister's passing. We hope the many wonderful memories you have always stay close to your heart. All our love.

Richard & Cheryl Zanfagna

June 30, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Peggy Paliotta

June 30, 2015

Dear Lois and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Sending you much love and light.

June 30, 2015

Billy and Lois, We are so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. Your family will be in our prayers.

Mr. And Mrs. Richard Calcione

Michele Tramonti

June 30, 2015

Tara and family, I am so sorry about Grear's passing. May you all find the strength to see you through the difficult days ahead. Heaven now has one new Angel with wings to fly and you all now have a Special Angel to watch and protect you all. May she RIP.

Pennacchia Tai

June 30, 2015

RIP Grear. My prayers go to you and your family. Word's can't explain the sorrow I have.

Joe Lentini

June 30, 2015

Billy and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers. May she rest in peace.

Joe & Mary Lentini

June 30, 2015

Lois and family, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved and beautiful daughter. My heart goes out to you all. Bea Brown

RICK LUKE

June 30, 2015

God took another great angle... my condolences 2 ALL OF GREAR family n freinds... U will all be in my prays...R.I.P GREAR

Jimbo&Donna Zoglio

June 29, 2015

Those we love don't go away, they walk besides us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Our condolences to the whole family, R.I.P Grear.

dora pagliaro

June 29, 2015

Dear Lois and family, we are so sorry for your sorrow. From my heart you know how I feel for your loss. Her love will always be with you. Love and prayers from all of us. The Pagliaro's.

Barbara Griffing

June 29, 2015

So sorry to hear of Grear's passing. Your family is in my prayers.
Barbara Griffing

Jennifer Puleo Cipalone (little Anthony's CCD teacher-SRB_

June 29, 2015

Dear Anthony, Tara, and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, Grear. Please know you remain in my prayers at this very difficult time. Please give your son Anthony a big hug from me. God Bless all of you at this trying time.

Tracy Santiago'Stinehour

June 29, 2015

My deepest sympathy to her sons and the rest of her family . My heart is breaking at the loss of my close and dear friend . You're Forever in my thoughts .and I know "be careful " with Much love and Respect always ~ Tracy ~

cristal kapp

June 29, 2015

grear i can't believe ur gone girl we went to school together we was hanging together on mother day wk & was talking abt how we both lost someone now ur a angel ur up there wit my husband & ur luv one tha u lost wen u see my husband let him kno how i miss him & tha i'll be there up wit y'all wen god call on me but into then where jus goin to keep on pray for u girl u r goin to missed tha for sure ur leaving behind alot of ppl tha care for u wen u thought other wise

Mr. and Mrs. Neil and Judith Johnson

June 29, 2015

Grear, you made so many people happy and we thank you for the love and happiness you shared. We pray that God wraps you in his loving arms and greets you into paradise. Prayers for you and all your family and friends. We know you have only been a part of our family for a short time, but please know you are loved and will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace Beautiful Lady.

Ashley Flori

June 29, 2015

Baby another day without u and i can't hold u or kiss u. Iove u to inpinity and beyond monkey

MARILOU FREITAS

June 29, 2015

LOIS, STEVE AND FAMILY...SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GREAR PASSING. MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
MARILOU FREITAS..(RENA AND JB'S AUNT).

June 29, 2015

Billy, lois,and family please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your daughter grear may she rest in peace. Al and angela barnds

The Staff of Romano Funeral Home

June 29, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Crystal an Kady Lap

June 27, 2015

Hi beautiful, hope you r rocking the heavens with Ray & also grear I really hope you find piece . Moma you r by so many ppl . Cuz grear you touched everyone's life with your great sence of humor .... I hope you're family finds piece in everything you've done. You have a great heart and I'm very thankful to have the short time we've spent together.. Rip I love you grear !!! Protect them amazing boys forever and ever infinite xoxo

Nicholas pietrunti

June 27, 2015

My condolences and my prayers to your family.

June 27, 2015

We are so sorry may GOD give you the strength to make it through are prayers
be with you and your family . Ben&Anita Nascenzi

June 27, 2015

To all the family and friends my deepest sympathy to you all . niece of Rita Cerullo Cynthia Cullen

robert dorazio

June 27, 2015

This can't be happening. These poor kids have no parents now. First ray in March and now grear. Good bless these kids and both Ray and Grear. Hopefully they are together now.

Dena Magiera

June 27, 2015

Oh grear I am so devastated ! regardless of what happened that's the past , girl you was funny , you had your moments of laughing , crying, and more!! Your nick names you had for us ..new mama, muffin and boyfriend ...crazy grear .. Whatever happened to you to bring you to this page I don't know ??? But you need to know I cared!! Your boys , I'm so sorry not one but two parents god please watch over them , Grear may you rest in peace . Dena, Amanda, Jordan and Shane.

Dawn Mangiacapra

June 26, 2015

Prayers to Grear's family and friends. Very sad news.

Gary King

June 26, 2015

I'm so sorry for u r loss

Angela Pennacchia

June 26, 2015

My condolences to the entire family r.i.p Grear

Shelley Ferrucci Loffredo

June 26, 2015

Deepest condolences to the Zanfagna family. May Grear rest in peace, and may your memories of her carry all of you through this.

marisa abbruzzese

June 26, 2015

Lois and family, there are no words to describe what you and your family are going through! Grear was taken from you way too son...such a shame:( Just know Lois that your family and especially you are in my prayers...I lost my brother and had to watch my mother suffer. It is a mothers worst nightmare and my mother lived it 1st hand as well. If you ever want to talk I am always here, I pray for your strength during this awful time. xoxo Love, Marisa Abbruzzese

Bobby DiMaio

June 26, 2015

Rest in Peace

Ronny Sanford

June 26, 2015

Rip Beautiful I'll miss you so much love you always thx for memories

Janice Pietrunti

June 26, 2015

Prayers for all of your family.

Pamella Mangiante

June 26, 2015

My condolences to the entire zanfagna family. May you find strength and peace during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Grear, you definitely were one of a kind. <3

ronny sanford

June 26, 2015

grear
ill miss you. rip beautiful

Toni Cicillini

June 25, 2015

Holla
my condolences, Grear to your children and family,
Toni Cicillini

gina quarto-patnaude

June 25, 2015

to the zanfagna family our sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter may she rest in peace,
gina quarto-patnaude

charlene liberty

June 25, 2015

baby girl your life has been taking from u way to early.we just talk last week about getting together.i still cant believe this happen.we grown a friendship fast.ill miss you..rest easy my friend

Tammy Mello-Buccella

June 25, 2015

Condolences and many prayers to the family. Lord now has another angel with him. May she rest in peace for all eternity.

Cyndy Budlong

June 25, 2015

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY, LOVED ONES & FRIENDS, MAY SHE HAVE ETERNAL REST & REST IN PARADISE,

Karen Law

June 25, 2015

Prayers going out to the entire family

Karen Law

June 25, 2015

Grear you will be missed I'll never forget you and all the fun times we shared rip

Derek & Liz Ciampanelli

June 25, 2015

Lois,Billy, Billy,Raymond,Tara, Lois & Family,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.

David & Becky Rossi

June 25, 2015

R.I.P grear . Our memories together will last for eva, prayers to your boys and family

Cindy DiVincenzo

June 25, 2015

Grear, RIP sweetie.

Jackie Santos Mitchell

June 25, 2015

Deepest condolences to the entire family ...RIP sweet angel

Lisa Croce

June 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.

Dina Chiellini

June 25, 2015

Grear, I'm so happy that I was able to be apart of your life. You will truly be missed, we will never let your memory fade. Xoxo R.I.P beautiful..

Barbara Petrini

June 25, 2015

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to Tara and her family.

Crystal Lapierre

June 25, 2015

Grear I am really at a loss for words.. I haven't known you very long .. The time I have spent with you was truly a great time . I am very happy to have known you as a friend.. I just hung out with u on Friday.. You will truly be missed by many.

Rebecca Opella

June 25, 2015

Omg seems like just yesterday I met you, we talked about our problems to each other and clicked right away.... you gave me advice that I will never forget Rest In Paradise Grear

Kristie Kirwin

June 25, 2015

Grear may you RIP I am heartbroken.

Janice pietrunti

June 25, 2015

all.

Jason Nacci

June 25, 2015

Sad to see you go. You will be missed. Prays for your little ones and your family.

dawn kirwin

June 25, 2015

Grear you will be truly missed!!! I still can't believe this. You were my sister Patricia kirwins best friend growing up there are so many memories we have and we will cherish.... Condolences to the family rip Angel :(

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