Dianne Marie Natalizia

Dianne Marie Natalizia passed away unexpectedly at her home in Cranston, RI on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Dianne was welcomed into the world on January 1, 1965, as the first baby born in Rhode Island that year. She was Rhode Island born and bred, spending most of her life with her family in North Providence before moving to Cranston.

She enjoyed digging for quahogs in Point Judith Pond, playing cards and bingo, and helping her friends and family in any way she could.

Dianne is survived by her parents Emilio and Anita Natalizia of North Providence, her brother Michael and his wife Julie Natalizia of Narragansett and Block Island, and sister Debra Tereshka of Providence.

One of her great joys was spending time with her many nieces and nephews. They are Zachary and Jacob Natalizia of Narragansett and Portland, Maine, Danielle Tereshka of Providence, Jillian Tereshka of Newport, Ben and Ethan St. Laurent of North Providence, and Jessica Tereshka, her fiancé Jason Singleton and their daughter Olivia Gloria, Dianne’s beloved great-niece.

Dianne lived her life the best she knew and left this earth wishing peace and happiness for her family. While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing she is at peace.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, North Providence, RI 02909 on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 starting with visitation at 10:00AM followed immediately by the Mass at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, One Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908 or the St. Thomas Church Food Bank, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, North Providence, RI 02909.