97, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William Corrao. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Enrico and Ernestina (Lotito) Saccucci.

Celia is survived by her loving children, Karen “Bunny” Berube and her husband Ronald of Wakefield, Lauren Corrao and her husband James Jones of Pasadena, CA and Dr. William Corrao and his wife Carol of Wakefield; eight cherished grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; dear siblings Helen DiDonato of Wakefield and the late William and Michael Saccucci.

Celia Corrao, who was renowned for her extraordinary wine and pepper biscuits, will now be serving them to an audience as divine as she was. The always-filled jars in her kitchen, a magnet for every visitor, stand as lasting testimony to her skill and talent. Her loving and caring manner drew everyone who met her to the center of her family. Her loss is a void which is difficult to fathom or cross.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory- SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Rd. (Rt. 1A), Narragansett on Saturday at 10:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am in St. Mary Star of the Sea, 864 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett. Burial will take place in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITING HOURS will be held on SATURDAY MORNING from 9:30 – 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Elizabeth Home, One Saint Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

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