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Doris Rao Obituary

RAO, DORIS C. (DEMERS), 96, passed away May 21st at home. Daughter of the late Onesime and Anna (Nolette) Demers. Wife of the late Louis Rao. Mother of Barbara A. Ancone (Richard), Jean J. Mannarelli (Robert), Joyce P. Landi, and Salvatore Rao (Elaine); grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 19, and great great-grandmother of 4. Sister of the late Melida, Florion, Roland, and Bernadette Demers, and Fabiola Berard. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence, followed by burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are omitted. pontarellimarinofunerals.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 22, 2013.

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Carl Berard

May 23, 2013

Linda and I offer our deepest sympathy at Aunt Dot's passing.

Jerome and Katie Berard

May 23, 2013

Sincerest sorrow on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

May 23, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May 23, 2013

My heart goes out to you, Joyce, as well as the entire family.
With love,
Patti

John (Jackie) Conley

May 22, 2013

Sammy sorry to hear about your moms passing I remember her well when we were kids.

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

May 22, 2013

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