Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Martone) Pate and is predeceased by her sister Marilyn Romano.
Norma’s act of love was cooking for family and friends with her specialty being eggplant parm, everyone’s favorite. She also took pleasure in trying new recipes, gift giving, shopping, and spending time with her family, especially with her beloved grandchildren.
She was the loving mother of Debra Fiocco, Lynn Cicchetti and her husband Tony, and the late Albert Marro, III; loving and caring grandmother of Tifani Marro, Leah Fiocco, Anthony Fiocco and his wife Bianca, and Tara Caraccia and her husband Christian; great grandmother of Alex, Mark, Massiah, Valentina, Daniela and Luca; and great grandmother of Lucia and Gemma Vincent.
Funeral services will be private.
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