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Frances Looby Obituary

LOOBY, FRANCES E. 79 of East Spring Street died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lawrence H. Looby. She was born in East Providence a daughter of the late Carmino and Mary (DiFonzo) Sirignano. Mrs. Looby was a supervisor at the Greene Jewlery Company before retiring. She was a member of the Tuesday Morning Senior Bowling League and the Barrington Senior Center. She leaves two daughters, Cynthia M. Haddad and Tammy J. Marques; one sister, Joann O'Blenis; two brothers, Albert and Thomas Sirignano and three grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Sandra A. Parks. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. from the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Luke's Church, Washington Road, Barrington. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-8.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 10, 2011.

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February 18, 2011

Cindy,Tammy and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your moms' passing. My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Lucille Galloway and Family

February 13, 2011

Dear Cindy and family,

I pray for you and your family. Your mom was very special to me. From the first trip to Disney we always had a special bond. She was a great lady. All my love......Debi

February 11, 2011

Dear Tammy and Emily,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure she was a great Lady, she has a very nice daughter and granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Carla,Enya Ray, and Ross Audet

February 11, 2011

Tammy and Emily im so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
The Silva Family.. (Fall River, MA)

Christine Wardle

February 10, 2011

Tammy and Emily Tom and I are very sad about your loss I wish I could be there for you. I will pray for you and your family. Love Chrissy and Tom

Carol & Bob Vincent

February 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Frances Bhattacharya

February 10, 2011

Auntie Frances I will miss you.
Love, Francie

Peck Family

February 10, 2011

Tammy and Emily - you know we are here if you need us. Love, Russ & Isabel

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