Elvira (Ricci) Parente, 80, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Michele (Mike) Parente for 52 years. Born in Cerreto Sannita Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Assunta (Sanzari) Ricci.
She was the beloved mother of Vincenzo and Netty Parente. She was also the loving nonna of Elissa Parente and Joseph Solmonese. She was the sister of Angelo, Sebastiano and Giuseppe Ricci, Esterina Esposito, Carmelina Giordano, Rita Durante and Giuseppina (Pinuccia) Laurano.
She loved gardening, her flowers and plants were everywhere. She was also known for her delicious cooking and baking and above all she loved spending time with her family.
She will be greatly missed by all her relatives and friends because of her caring and loving personality.
Her funeral with visitation will be held Tuesday at 9:00 am in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery.
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