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Barbara Ricci Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leanos and Josephine (Donovan) Cornell and had been the wife of Peter P. Ricci for 57 years.
Mrs. Ricci worked for Cox Communications before retiring.
She was the mother of Peter E., Stephen W., Kevin M., Michael J. Ricci and the late Paul M. Ricci; grandmother of 8; sister of the late Walter, Thomas, Edward and Francis Cornell and Muriel Nichols.
Visitation will be held Friday, 5-8 p.m. with a funeral on Saturday at 8 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, with interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Donna Nonnenmacher
October 6, 2008
Uncle and Boys, Some are called to their eternal reward sooner than others. Have comfort in knowing that she rests in peace and will be watching over you until that day when you shall meet again. Peace and comfort to you all. Love, Donna
Dot Daby
October 6, 2008
Dear Pete and your wonderful family,
I am so saddened by Barbara's death. Her suffering these months was just too much. Grief is so overwhelming. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for peace to all of you. A mother is the spirit of us all. She will always be with you in some way. Each time you think of her, she will be there. Enjoy good thoughts of her.
So sad. Aunt Dot
Paul/ Connie Nonnenmacher
October 4, 2008
Dear Uncle Peter,Steven,Peter,Kevin,and Michael,we are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Barbara. She was a wonderful lady who always had a smile.She will be missed. Safe journeys too all.
Jaime & Maria Rodrigues
October 4, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss
we will keep your family in prayer
Sabina Reilly
October 2, 2008
Kevin and Family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences go out to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and rest of your family.
Lisa Marie Stearns
October 2, 2008
Uncle Peter, Steve, Peter, Kevin and Mike,
Dana and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your families. Aunty was a wonderful Godmother and I have so many memories from childhood and adulthood that I will always cherish. All our love and comfort, Lisa, Dana, Sam, Ty and Faye
Sandy Sillup
October 2, 2008
Mr. Ricci, Peter, Steve, Kevin, Michael,so sorry for your loss. Your Wife, Mom will be missed, terribly. A wonderful person and best friend to my Mom & Dad (Fran & Stan Pikul).
Bill/Helen Suess
October 2, 2008
Dear Uncle Peter and Family,
So sorry to hear of Auntie Barbara's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very difficult time. She is now with the Angels and our Lord in heaven.
Jessica Turner
October 2, 2008
I am very sad about the loss of Aunt Barbara.
Jackie Kilkenny
October 2, 2008
Steve my deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family
Paul Kilkenny
October 2, 2008
Steve I am so sorry for your loss my condolences for both you & your family.
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