69, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2015 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe Russo. Born in Nocelleto, Italy she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Emilia (Migliozzi) Donatiello. Claudia worked in the electronic industry for many years before retiring.
She was the devoted mother of Margherita Paolucci of Cranston and Nicola Russo and his wife Ellen of Scituate; loving grandmother of Joseph Paolucci, Gina, Anthony and Dominic Russo; and dear sister of Maria , Francesco and Antonio Donatiello all of Italy and the late Anna and Angelo Donatiello.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Friday at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St. Cranston at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Charity of Choice.