Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of Anthony and Lily (Zanni) Martinelli of Johnston.
Claudia was the sister of Lisa Cardillo and her husband David of Cranston; adored aunt of David, Jr. and Ariana Cardillo and great aunt of Emma Rose Cardillo.
Her funeral with visitation will be held Wednesday at 9:00 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Claudia’s memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 www.romanofuneralhome.com.
