Antonia (Troian) Benvenuti

96, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ferruccio Benvenuti.  Born in Trieste, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Rita (DeLise) Troian.

Antonia is survived by her loving daughter Nevi Benvenuti of Cranston.  She was the cherished Nonna of Justin Paliotta, Gianna Laurelli and her husband Robert, all of Cranston.

Funeral will be held from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church, Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence at 10 a.m.  Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  VISITING HOURS: Friday 4-8 p.m.