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Rita Chiappinelli Obituary
Miss Chiappinelli was a graduate of Albertus Magnus. She is survived by her nephew Michele Paliano and his wife Cynthia, with whom she lived and was the loving aunt of Carole, Robert, Peter, Lucille, Ann, Marie and Kristin. She was the sister of the late Bart, Tony, Lucy, Josephine, Irma, Freddy and Phyllis.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Broadway, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling Hours TUESDAY 5-8 p.m. Donations in her memory made to the Church of St. Mary & Franciscan Ministries, 538 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 for building upkeep and improvements would be appreciated.
Please visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com for online condolences.
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Helen Egan
September 30, 2008
Dear Michael, Rita is now at peace. It was my privilege to spend time with her and pray with her. God bless . Helen Egan ( St. Mary's)
Lisa
September 30, 2008
Mike, I will miss Autie Rita very much. She was an original personality with a strong spirit and was a great role model for me! I will miss her laughter and our tea-time chats... love to all. Lisa
Sally Lupica
September 29, 2008
Mike and Cindy,
I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Aunt Rita, and spend some time with you and her. She was a sweetheart, and you were lucky to have her in your lives. Your caring for her was a labor of love, that I know she appreciated.
Sally
PATRICIA BERRY
September 29, 2008
Mike:
My deepest sympathy to you and Rita's family for your loss. Rita was such a sweet woman and she was lucky to have been very much loved and cared for.
She will be missed.
Pat Berry (with Dr. Weiner's office)
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