Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Loretta (Sollecito) Ricapito; wife of the late Willard F. Koss; beloved mother of Gary F. Koss and his wife Nancy; grandmother of Andrew and Amibeth; sister of the late Stella Mento, Angelina Ursillo and Vito Ricapito.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street, Providence, RI 02903. www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com