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Josephine Tommasiello Obituary

TOMMASIELLO, JOSEPHINE R. (MARINELLI) 90, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Tommasiello. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Lucia (Aliberte) Marinelli. Josephine was employed by the former E.A. Adams Jewelry Company of Pawtucket for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Johnston Senior Center. She is survived by her loving sons, Ernest Tommasiello and his wife Cathy of Cranston, and Joseph Tommasiello, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Attleboro, MA. She was the cherished grandmother of Tara Iacobucci and her husband Joseph, Matthew Tommasiello, and Keryn Tommasiello. Josephine was the sister of Grace Miguel of San Jose, CA, and the late Vincent, Vito, Leo, and Felix Jr. Marinelli. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Robert Bellarmine Food Shelf, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 20, 2013.

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marie chaplin

August 23, 2013

Joey, We had wonderful times in hockey rinks with your Mom. She was fun and dedicated to your games. David still plays hockey and remembers the good times. Deepest sympathy for your loss. Marie, Bill and the Chaplin families

Theresa Gelsomino

August 21, 2013

Gracie and family our deepest sympathy.
May God hold Josephine close to His
Heart for the memories of her will
live on in the hearts of all.
Theresa and Marie Gelsomino

Steven Santangini

August 20, 2013

To The Tommasiello Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I had the pleasure of working with her at St. Mary's Bingo. She always had a smile on her face and treated everyone with a kind heart. She will be sadly missed.

Sincerely,

Steven Santangini

Donna Dumont

August 20, 2013

Ernie and Joey, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we haven't seen Auntie much in the past few years she will be sadly missed. She is now with Grandma and Grandpa and my dad and brother and the rest of her family and they are reuniting again to watch down on all of us. I love you guys - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Donna

Joe & Sophia Furgasso

August 20, 2013

To the Tommasiello Family, sorry of your Mom's passing, your mom was a great lady. First met her at St. Mary's Parrish School at a Parents meeting, and I was involved with The Father's Club, which was a fund raising group 20 week clubs and dances, She was always ready to help us men at these affairs, I also worked the bingo with her ,she had a great personality and disposition. Josie may you rest in peace. God Bless.

DONALD DELANEY

August 20, 2013

Joe,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family upon the loss of your mother.

Peace always,
Don Delaney

Mary (Thoresen) McDonough

August 20, 2013

Ernie & Family
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of you Dear Mother. I remember the days when she would extend the invitation to join her for "coffee an". Of course it was a little more than that. She was such a wonderful and giving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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