Sister Roberta Giampaoli SNDdeN

Sister Roberta M. Giampaoli, SNDdeN, 83

WORCESTER - Sister Roberta M. Giampaoli, 83, of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester.

Sister Roberta was born in Providence, Rhode Island, daughter of Peter and Mary (Cola) Giampaoli. She attended St. Teresa's Elementary and High Schools, where she would later return to teach. She entered the Sister of Notre Dame in 1956. She graduated from Emmanuel College and earned a master's degree in Religious Education from Boston College.

In her early religious life, Sister Roberta was also known as Sister Peter Miriam.

Sister Roberta taught at Our Lady of Sacred Heart School in Springfield, Mass., St. Martin de Porres Academy in New Haven, Conn., Holy Cross School in Springfield, St. Mary's School in Crompton, R.I., St. Teresa High School and St. Mary's Academy, both in Providence. She also served as Director of Religious Education in St. Teresa's Parish in Providence, Our Lady of Grace Parish in Johnston, R.I., St. Raymond's Parish in Providence, St. Bernard's Parish in North Kingstown, R.I., and St. Eugene's Parish in Chepachet, R.I.

Sister Roberta leaves her brother, Joseph P. Giampaoli of Johnston, R.I., as well as Marion Giannasi, Graziella Giampaoli, Angelyn Massiello, Karla Massiello, many other relatives and friends, and her sisters in religion, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, February 17, in St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury, with sharing of memories at 1:30 p.m. followed by a Mass at 2 p.m. Burial in Notre Dame du Lac Cemetery, Worcester, will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 351 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.

The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.