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Joana Pipa Obituary
A communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, she will be greatly missed and remembered for her love for her family.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, she leaves two daughters and sons-in-law, Amalia C. and Jose Bolieiro and Paula C. and Kevin Braga, all of East Providence; and her grandsons, Jacob and Andrew Braga.
Joana was also the sister of Lila Rodrigues of East Providence, the late Ana Pipa, Luisa Perriera of Brazil, Judith Teixeira of Seekonk, Maria Rodrigues of North Providence, Fatima Macedo of East Providence and Linda Silva of Pawtucket.
Her funeral will begin Friday at 8am from the REBELLO
FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9am at St. Francis Xavier Church, No. Carpenter St., East Providence. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 5-8pm.
www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joana Pipa
October 14, 2010
Our Prayers are with you, sorry for your loss.
Ben & Maria Pequeno
Joanna Bisbano
October 13, 2010
Dear Paula and Family,
Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow I have in my heart for you and your family. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you ALWAYS. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Bob & Karina DaSilva
October 13, 2010
Paula, so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. If there is anything we can do to help at this difficult time please call on us. Our prayers are with you, Kevin and the boys.
Elizabeth Fox (Matos)
October 13, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman I have such memories of her as we were growing up. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in life. Love you!
Amaral Family
October 13, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
October 12, 2010
Paula,we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Danny and Gorete Costa
East Providence, RI
fatima brilhante
October 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 12, 2010
Hi Paula
Im so so sorry for your loss honey she was such a wonderfull wonderful woman and a great mom to you and your sister. Hope you guys are doing okay. You and your family are in my prayers
Nelia L Capelo
Irene Rego
October 12, 2010
May it bring you gentle comfort to know that others care,
May it help you to remember that friends are always there.
May the love and strength of family help you face tomorrow,
And with time, may quiet memories
Help to ease your sorrow.
Sincerely,
The Rego Family
Maria Martella
October 12, 2010
Paula and Amalia,
My prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May God bless you and give you comfort.
October 12, 2010
Paula
I am so sorry to here about your mom, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lenny
October 12, 2010
So sorry for your loss Paula!! Remember the good times with her!!! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Fatima Melo and Family
Stephanie Baccaire
October 12, 2010
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother she was a great woman and will be missed very much.
Love The Rodrigues Family,
October 12, 2010
Paula and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucy and Manny Cabral
Barbara Francis
October 12, 2010
Paula my thoughts are with you always at this time of such a great loss, I'm so so sorry for you my friend. Love to you, Kevin, Jacob, and Andrew.
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