Rose F.Martinelli, 90, of Austin Avenue in Greenville, died surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Cortland Place in Smithfield. She was the widow of Luigi “Louis” Martinelli.
Born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Antonio & Pasqualina (Zaccagnini) Fionte. She had lived in Smithfield for almost four years and had previously lived in Pembroke Pines, Florida and North Providence.
She had been a jewelry worker for Trifari Manufacturing and Lee Manufacturing before retiring.
She is survived by a son Vincent L. Martinelli of Lake Worth, FL, two daughters Jeanette L. Spirito, of Lincoln, Judy A. Martinelli of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Etta Petteruti, Nancy Purro and Antonio Fionte, Jr.
Funeral Saturday at 8:00 am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth Street, North Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation
Friday 4-7pm. If you are in need of transportation, you can contact our sister company, Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at (401) 949-5557