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Kathleen "Kathy" (Patalano) Cribari
Kathleen "Kathy" (Patalano) Cribari
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79, of Cranston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 1, 2025.
Born in Providence, she was the devoted wife of the late Raymond Cribari. She was the daughter of the late Michael (Sharkey) and Olympia (Libby) Patalano.
Kathleen is survived by her children, her son Raymond Cribari and his wife Sherri Turner and her daughter, Michele Cribari; and her granddaughter, Stephanie Cribari. As well as her fur grand babies Rico and Sherlock.
Kathleen worked as a LPN for 35 years at Women & Infants Hospital. In her younger days she enjoyed bingo, bowling and cruising to various locations with her beloved husband Ray and their friends. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary Post 43.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 at 10:00 am in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston, Burial alongside her husband Ray will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS are Saturday morning from 8:00 am-10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rhode Home Rescue, 1084 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889.
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