Norma Jean (Borrelli) Briere, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 12, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Nellie (Marino) Borrelli.
Norma was an Administrative Assistant for over 30 years at Rhode Island College before retiring.
She was the loving mother of Lori Roark and Gina Grace and her partner Dwayne Hazard; cherished grandmother of Lindsay Grace, Sara Balcerzak and her husband Matthew, Julie Grace and Aiden Roark and great grandmother of Nova Balcerzak. She was the dear sister of Jean Corcelli and leaves several nieces and nephews. Norma also leaves her loyal companions Coco and Amber.
Her funeral with visitation will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM from the PONTARELLI-MARINO FUNERAL HOME, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence followed by a service in the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Graveside burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norma’s memory to the Providence Animal Rescue League at
www.parl.org/get-involved/donate