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Elizabeth Broderick Obituary

BRODERICK, ELIZABETH (SPINELLA), 98, passed away February 6th. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Broderick; daughter of the late Antonio and Fortunata (Genovesi) Spinella; mother of George R. Broderick and his wife Kristen; grandmother of Paige and Victoria and one great-grandson; sister of Josephine Carcieri, Ann Marandola, Elaine Drapeau and the late Peter and Sam Spinella, Sarah Iannarelli and Mary Iannucci. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, traveling and spending time with her family. Visitation will be held Thursday 4-7 p.m. with her funeral on Friday at 9:30 a.m. from PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. pontarelliarinofunerals.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 10, 2016.

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February 12, 2016

George so sorry for your loss I only heard about it too late. prayers to you and your family.

Kathy Bedrosian

Anthony Spinella

February 11, 2016

George, Kristen ..... Sorry to hear Aunt Betty. Our prayers are with you. Brenda and Ant

February 10, 2016

Kristen, George , and Paige, we are so sorry for your loss. Wanted you to know we both are thinking of you all. Love, Dad, and Suzanne

Paul & Jackie Schmid

February 10, 2016

Our deepest condolence to you both George and Kristen. Aunt Betty Broderick sends her sympathy as well.

Michele &Bernie Gemma

February 10, 2016

Bernie and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of Auntie Betty. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Michele and Bernie

Carmel Bolognese

February 10, 2016

George,Kristen so very sorry for your loss

February 10, 2016

" Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of tender mercy comfort you in this time of sadness PSALMS 18:1,2

The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home

February 9, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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