Ellen Degnan Obituary
67, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Stephen G. Antonelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Queenie (Ruggiero) and Gerald Howe.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her siblings Anthony Degnan and his wife Audrey, Michelle Howe, Billy Degnan and his wife Lisa, Patty Taylor and her husband Richard, and Mark Degnan and his wife Adriana. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Ellen was self-employed in the jewelry business for many years. She loved animals and was very outgoing, always there to help anyone in need.
VISITING HOURS will be held on Friday, October 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 6:30 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ellen's memory to Haven Animal Rescue of Texas via their website (havenanimalrescueoftexas.com) or by mail to PO Box 274, Caldwell, TX 77836.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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