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Shirley Blodgett Obituary

BLODGETT, SHIRLEY (ROSSI), 75, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 3, 2011. Born in Providence on March 21, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of the late Angelo Rossi and Anna (Campanelli). She was the loving mother of Pamela Falcone of Lincoln and Kimberly Blodgett of West Warwick. She also leaves four granddaughters, Ariana and Bianca Falcone, Tiara Blodgett and Mia Cimaglia; her brother, artist Robert Rossi of Seekonk, MA and her loving son-in-law, Ronald Falcone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for her on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Visiting hours respectfully omitted. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, of RI, 245 Waterman St., Ste. 306, Providence, RI 02906. Condolences can be placed on maceroni.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 5, 2011.

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Shirley Kelley

April 29, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

I love & miss you noni*

tiara Blodgett

May 9, 2011

Shirley Kelley

May 7, 2011

Kim, Tiara..I am very sorry for your loss.I will never forget all the good times we had.

May 7, 2011

SORRY KIM T I REALLY DONT NO WHAT TO SAY BUT ILL NEVER FORGETT HER LOVE YOU T KIM HANG IN THIER

Roseann Femia

May 7, 2011

Kim and family,
I am so sadden to hear of your moms passing. I had the pleasure of knowing your family when you watched my girls on Alverson Ave. She was always very nice to me when I visited. You will be in our prayers.

Roseann, Maria & Erica.

Kathleen Morgan-Santurri

May 6, 2011

Pam, Kim and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a remarkable woman. Please know that the support of family and friends will help you through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy..

May 5, 2011

Pam, Kim and Families Your Mom "Gloria Rossi" was obviously always stunning. She was one of my very favorite, blonde or not. May she sleep in heavenly peace. With my deepest heartfelt sympathy your Mom's former hairdresser at the former Haven . Sincerely Julie

May 5, 2011

Kim, Tiara and family,

I'm sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Jeannie

May 5, 2011

Dear Pam, Ronnie & Family
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ann & Joey D'Ambra

LIZ GUADAGNO~O'NEILL

May 5, 2011

I know this Mother's Day will be hard for you, and I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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