Anna Ripa Obituary
100, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Augustine Ripa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Giovanna (Barletta) Fandetti.
Anna is survived by her loving sons, Augustine Ripa and his wife Sandra of Rockville, MD, and Steven Ripa of Milford, CT; cherished grandsons Augustine Martin Ripa and Jonathan Winslow Ripa; great grandchildren, Austin, Violet, Jude and Iris. She was the dear sister of the late James Fandetti, Michael Fandetti, Antonio “Tony” Fantetti, and Jennie Santoro.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Apostles Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
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