Esther Gaines

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmino and Frances (Bounanno) Caliri and sister of the late Anthony Caliri, Josephine Baldassare, Sebastiano Caliri, and Mulvanna Guarino.

Esther was a stone setter for 30+ years before retiring.

Esther was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

She was an avid bingo and card player and had a very competitive spirit. She loved cooking and baking for her family a variety of dishes when she was not playing cards. In her down time she could be found crotcheting on her sofa. Her fiesty and fiery spirit will definitely be missed by all her knew and loved her.

She was the loving mother of Joseph Rastelli and his wife Melody of Galivants Ferry SC, Anthony Rastelli and his wife Donna (Dickenson) of Pascoag, Robert Rastelli of Cranston, and the late Michael Rastelli Jr of Johnston. She was the cherished grandmother of five granddaughters Gretchen (Rastelli) O’Donnell and her husband Russell of Colorado Springs, CO, Stephanie (Rastelli) Catabia and her husband Michael of Myrtle Beach, SC, Michelle (Rastelli) Cioffi of Hope, Brittany (Rastelli) D’Ambra and her husband Richard of Pascoag, and Angelina Rastelli of Johnston. She was the great-grandmother of 11 great grandchildren: Michael A Rastelli, Gabrielle Rastelli, Matthew O’Donnell, Serena Toledo, Danielle O’Donnell, Natalie Toledo, Izabella Cioffi, Nolan Catabia, Vivian Catabia, Nathalia D’Ambra, and Delilah D’Ambra.

Her funeral services and burial will be private.