78, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Petrarca and Odelia (Morris) Tartaglia. Irene worked as a press operator for A & H Manufacturing for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her loving sons, Joseph Folcarelli and Michael Roccio, both of Johnston; cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Mary Katherine, Danielle, and two great grandchildren; dear siblings, Carmine, Elizabeth, Carolyn, Marie, Joanne, Frances, Louise, Della and the late Sandra, Salvatore, Eleanor, Delores and Margie.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Thursday at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Rocco’s Church, Johnston. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday Morning from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 – Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

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