Antonetta 'Tootsie' (Calitri) Annese

82, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Pasquale Annese, Sr. They were married for the past 59 years. Antonetta was born in Providence a daughter of the late Francesco and Michelina (Colannino) Calitri.
Besides her beloved husband she is survived by her loving children, Mary Annese of Johnston and Pasquale Annese, Jr. and his wife Mary-Ann of NY. She was also the cherished grandmother of Brandon, Courtney and Kevin and dear sister of Joseph, Guido and Anthony Calitri, Catherine Maio, Jennie D'Errico, Mary Procaccini and Levia Lanzi.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Raymond's Church, 1240 North Main St., Providence. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday morning 9-10 am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, RI Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306 Providence RI 02906 or American Diabetes Association, 146 Clifford St, Ste 1, Providence, RI 02903.

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