CHRISTINE A. VALLANDE

66, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at her home in Cranston. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (DeRobbio) Vallande. Chris was a sales associate at Sally's Beauty Supply for many years.
She was the dear sister of Elizabeth Zanfagna and her husband Thomas of Cranston, cherished aunt of Louis Zanfagna and his wife Michele, Cheryl DeStefano and her husband Steven and great aunt of Heather and Sara Zanfagna. She was also survived by her beloved cat Rhea.
Her family and friends will always remember her as a kind, gentle and thankful person; she will be truly missed.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: RISPCA 182 Amaral St., Riverside, RI 02914 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.

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