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Flora Broccoli Obituary

BROCCOLI, FLORA (GOMES) 73, of Providence passed away on March 31, 2014 with her family by her side. Flora was the former wife of the late Henry Broccoli, and the companion of 30 years of the late Anthony Machado. Flora worked as a CNA at the former Waterman Nursing Facility before illness forced her to retire. Flora is survived by her sons, Henry and his wife Linda, Kevin and his wife Stephanie, Anthony and his wife Janice Broccoli, and Alfred Hodges, Flora was the grandmother to 16 and great grandmother to many. Flora was the mother of the late Biagio Broccoli, and Rosemarie Broccoli. Flora is also survived by her dear friend Edna Saccucci. Calling hours will be held on Friday at the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence from 9 am to 11 am with a funeral home service at 11 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA 186 Amaral St. Riverside, RI 02915 would be appreciated. For further information please visit, www.Marianiandson.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 2, 2014.

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DAWN NARDOLILLO

April 29, 2014

HENRY ME AND IRVING JUST FOUND OUT WE ARE SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST U AND LINDA. NEED ANY THING LET US KNOW YOUR FRIENDS FOR EVER DAWN AND IRVING

April 9, 2014

Dear anthony ,sorry about mom do heard you weren't feeling well at v.n.a. hope everything works out so many wonderful memories of it mom & mine good food ,good stories & plenty of hugs & kisses do if u need anything call me ok 401 486 1644 family is family no matter what happens in between.Give my heartfelt wishes to ur whole family Amen She's in good hands now her & my mom I am sure r sharing stories abt all of us the 4 spending time w/ant xo

April 9, 2014

FLORA, YOU WILL BE MISSED. I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. ROSIE,BENNY AND TONY WILL BE THERE WITH OPEN ARMS TO GREET YOU. GOD BLESS...LOVE YOU, SHIRLEY&BILL

scott thorpe

April 4, 2014

Hi kevin and henry and the whole broccoli family im so sorry for your loss i knew your mother years ago when i was a kid growing up on fedral street them were the good old day well my prayers go out to all of you and wish i was there to give you all hugs but you will be in my thoughts ok and again so sorry for your loss and if you need to talk contact me ok god bless you all .

April 4, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. I would have loved to have met her but I know she's alive and well in everyone's hearts by the memories everyone has created with her. She will always be with you and watching over you for days to come.

April 4, 2014

DEAR HENRY,LINDA,KEVIN AND ANTHONY WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW FLORA TOOK CARE OF US AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD AT YOUR HOUSE! SHE WAS THE BEST MOM AND FRIEND SHE WILL BE MISSED YOUR FRIENDS THE CEDRONI FAMILY

Christopher Stafford

April 4, 2014

Kevin and family,sorry to hear of your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michelle Cote

April 3, 2014

Kevin and extended family, please except our sincere condolences on Flora's passing. She will greatly missed

This Is How I'm Going To Remember You, Love You, RIP Flora...

Victor Batista

April 3, 2014

Henry, Kevin and Anthony, Accept My Deepest Condolences In This Hard Moment, She Meant At Lot To Me, and Always will be Remember, RIP Flora, Love You!!!

April 3, 2014

Anthony, Henry & Family
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy for the passing of your Mom.
Mike D'Amico Johnston

bobbi deshaies Rivelli

April 3, 2014

Dear Henry aand the entire Broccoli Family...I am so sorry to learn of Your Moms passing.....Know you are in my thoughts and in my heart.. we share so many great memories...... Rest In Peace Flora!!! Fondly..... Bobbi Deshaies Rivelli and family!!!

charles corkey burdick

April 3, 2014

rip flora ...

Donna Raso-Hartmann

April 3, 2014

Henry, Kevin & Anthony. My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

leslie schubert

April 2, 2014

Kevin, Henry and Anthony,
My heart is very heavy for you and all your families. I had such an amazing time over this past year working with your mom. She was so much fun to be around. Being with her and Edna, was like being with friends not a job. I will miss her terribly. May she rest in peace.

Karen

April 2, 2014

Flora, I am saddened that you are gone, but i know you will not be in pain any more. I will always remember the beautiful and loving memories you gave me, You will be forever in my heart. See you in my dreams.XO
Heaven gained a true Angel,
Rest in Peace.

April 2, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to Henry, Kevin,& Anthony & their family. Flora was a wonderful woman, who I never forgot over the year's. I will always remember all the fun we had sitting outside on the steps,in the summer time until 1:00 in the morning. She has always be in my thoughts. My prayers are we all of you.

Rosemarie Virgilio

David Brown

April 2, 2014

Henry&Kevin sorry to hear about the passing of your mother,may she rest in peace!

Robin Goodinson Carillo

April 2, 2014

God truly has gained an angel today. I remember flora from when I was a young girl, her and my mom were like family and they brought all us kids up together,,if my mom didn't catch me doing something Flora would and I don't know which one i was more afraid of...She had the biggest heart of anyone I know and she will always be considered family and I will always have love for her..to the broccoli family,,you have my deepest sympathy, flora is and always will be one of the great ones...but I can smile when i think of her and my mom up in heaven and probably stirring up some stuff...r.i.p..always loved and never fogotten...

April 2, 2014

Henry and Linda,
My heart is with you and your family during this difficult time. May God 's love comfort you all. You are in our prayers.
Love, Brenda Chiavarini

Kristie

April 2, 2014

Kevin and family. You have my thoughts and prayers with you at this time. Your mother was a wonderful person. She will be missed dearly.

John and Sandra Iozzi

April 2, 2014

Henry,Linda and family my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mother was truly a wonderful person I would always see her when I took my Father to the Bingo, and she always had a smile for you. My prayers are with you. Love Sandra and Johnny

Marcia Meglio

April 2, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the entire Broccoli family for your loss. Flora made people smile and I smile as I think of her now. May you find comfort and strength in memories of her and in knowing that she is now at peace.

Vivian D'Amico

April 2, 2014

My deepest and most sincere condolences to all of Flora's children and their families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Johnny Vallante

April 2, 2014

To the entire Broccoli family I ofeer my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time in your lives. God will give you the strength to stay strong for each other. Sorry for your loss.
Johnny Vallante

Nicholas J. Narducci JR. and Family

April 2, 2014

To the whole Broccoli family, My famailies thoughts and prayers are with you all during these sad times Flo was a great friend and loyal supporter.Flo we will miss you dearly love, The Narducci family

DEBRA BROCCOLI

April 2, 2014

MY DEAREST MOTHER-IN-LAW, MY FRIEND YOU ARE NOW AND WILL FOREVER BE IN MY THOUGHTS, WE SHARED MANY YEARS TOGETHER AND YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER, WE LOVE YOU DEARLY FOREVER REST IN PEACE,

Narducci Family

April 2, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Broccoli family she was a great woman will miss seeing her at Hagan Manor she was always full of life

April 2, 2014

Kevin, Henry, Anthony, and All the Broccoli Family, my deepest and sincere sympathy for your loss, may memories of your beloved Mother bring you comfort, peace, strength, and understanding, May God always bless All of you with His love, My heart IS WITH YOU AS WELL AS MY THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS, With love Olimpia Tudino

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