Arlene Iafrate Obituary
Arlene was most happy when spending time with all the members of her family. She loved cooking, especially on Christmas Eve when everyone would be gathered together. She liked to bowl and spent many years in a bowling league. Arlene greatly enjoyed trips to Twin River to play the slots and was also known to enjoy an ice-cold beer. Spending time on the boat with her sister and brother-in-law was something she loved to do. She was a strong-willed independent woman who liked to josh with those around her. She was always able to take the joke as well, whether it be as a recipient of belching powder in her coffee or being tossed into a backyard pool. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
She is survived by daughters; Kathleen Kowal, Diane (Michael) Iafrate-Senerchia, Debra Iafrate, and Karen (Joseph) Votta. Grandchildren; Farrah Sheldon, Paul Kowal, Brandi Roddy, Taryn Votta, Thomas Votta, and Stephanie Guilmette. She is also survived by 11 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren and siblings Dorothy (Ray) Governo, Joyce (John) DiCola, Manuel (Marge) Perry Jr., and Bette (George) Pacheco. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Vincent Kowal.
Visiting hours will be at the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence, Tuesday February 18th from 9:00 am - 10:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Anns Church 280 Hawkins Street, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, 251 Post St. Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108 www.glaucoma.org
Services
Visitation
Tuesday
February 18, 2025
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home
200 Hawkins Street
Providence, RI 02904
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
February 18, 2025
11:00 AM
St. Ann Church
280 Hawkins Street
Providence, RI 02904
Cemetery
St. Francis Cemetery
201 Smithfield Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
200 Hawkins Street, Providence, RI 02904
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