Maria C. Carroccia

Maria C. Carroccia, 92, (Tiberi) passed away peacefully Sunday February 4, 2024 at West Shore Health Center. She was the loving wife of the late Dante Carroccia for 62 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Ursula (Salvatore) Tiberi. Formerly of Cranston, she also resided in Palm Bay, Florida for many years along with her husband.
Maria is survived by her four children: son Dante V. Carroccia and his wife Susan, Valerie Carroccia, Maria Manzotti and her husband David, Donna Lancia and her husband Frank and her daughter-in-law Beth Carroccia. She was the mother of the late Richard Carroccia. She was the loving grandmother of Dante Carroccia, Alonna Young, Ian Notarianni, Marlana Manzotti Lauren Orrico, Allie Lavin, Adam Carroccia, Ross Carroccia, Evan Lancia, Chelsey Lancia, Kelly Carroccia, Joseph Burns and Ryan Burns. She also leaves several great and great-great grandchildren. Maria was the sister of Sonny Tiberi, Bernard Tiberi, Richard Tiberi, Cynthia Lemoi and the late Girio and Joseph Tiberi. She was the beloved "Aunt Mary" to many nieces and nephews.
Maria cared for her husband "Poppy" so lovingly with tenderness and patience. She loved all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She had the patience of a saint and always wore a smile. She believed in God and prayer. She never went anywhere empty-handed, she always brought "a little something". She loved to go out for lunch, loved her chocolate, especially "kisses" and was happy to go to any store to browse. She loved a nice outfit with a matching handbag! She loved the pool, casino and had many friends.
Her funeral and visitation will be held Friday February 9th from 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to West Shore Health Center Activities Fund 109 West Shore Road Warwick, RI 02889. Please share memories and condolences at www.Woodlawnri.com