Claire P. (Lanni) Ragosta

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Ragosta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Angelina (Sacco) Lanni.

Claire was a floral designer for California Art Flowers for 36 years.

She is survived by her loving children, Lori Ragosta, and Gerald Ragosta and his wife Susan; cherished grandson Gerald Ragosta Jr. and his wife Francesca Ricci; beloved great granddaughter Rue Amelia Ragosta; dear sister Maureen DiRaimo and her husband Michael. She also leaves her close friend Barbara Ferrandi.

VISITING HOURS will be held on Tuesday, September 29th from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.