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Rita Scotti Obituary
She was a niece of the late David J. Barry and sister of the late Mary Matt, Alice B., and David J.B. Dwyer.
A lifelong resident of Providence, she was a graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Elmhurst, and attended Manhattanville College in New York City. For 26 years, she owned and ran an exclusive childrens shop, Les Enfants, on the East Side of Providence.
In October, 1965, Pope Paul VI awarded Rita Scotti the honor of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in recognition of her devotion to the Church. She was also the recipient of the Cor Unum award, the highest honor given by the Associated Alumnae of Sacred Heart, for her extraordinary charitable work.
She was a member of the Elmhurst Alumnae Association, the Children of Mary Sodality, the Catholic Women's Club, the Womens Auxiliary of the International College of Surgeons, St. Josephs Hospital Women's League, and Our Lady of Fatima Guild. She was also a volunteer at the St. Francis Bookstore and a member of St. Joseph's Parish.
Rita Scotti is survived by five sons: N. David Scotti of Providence; Ciro Scotti, III of New York City; Francesco M. Scotti of Jamestown; Peter M. Scotti of Cranston; and Joseph M. Scotti of Jamestown. She is survived by six daughters: Maria C. Chapin of New York City and Hopkinton; Rita A. Scotti of New York City; Paula M. Shevlin of Darien, Conn., and Jamestown; Elena M. Scotti of New York City and Southwest Harbor, Me.; Barbara M. Riehle of Washington, D.C.; and Alicia M. Mandel of Riverdale, N.Y. In addition, she had 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A private requiem mass will be offered in the family chapel on Monday, Aug. 20, to be followed by burial in Swan Point Cemetery. Relatives and friends are welcome to call at Mrs. Scottis residence, 179 Hope St., Providence, after 2:30 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Wolf School, 215 Ferris Ave., East Providence, R.I., 02916 would be appreciated.
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Alicia Scotti
August 28, 2007
I miss you, Mom.I called when we got home, but there was no answer.
Steven Carberry
August 22, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The crew of Carberry Landscape
Jean Lefebvre-Carpenter
August 20, 2007
I had once worked in the same building as Mrs. Scotti and remember days when we would chat or I would ask if there was anything I could do for her. Mrs. Scotti was a very active, and kind person. Although I have not been close to her in many years, my sister Nancy would always give me updates on her. I will always have fond memories of Mrs. Scotti.
Jill Blockson
August 20, 2007
Dear Scotti family - my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Only time can heal your heart and spirit. May peace be with you and your family.
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