Ernestina 'Esther' (Aschettino) Colarulli

Ernestina (Esther) Colarulli, 95, a long-time resident of Narragansett, died on July 21, 2014. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Giuseppe and Brigida (Petorella) Aschettino and was the sister of Eva Robi and the late Maria Geremia, the late Gus Aschettino, and the late Corina Aschettino. She graduated from Hope Street High School in 1937.

Like her husband Guido Colarulli, Esther was a military veteran having served, during World War II, in the U.S. Navy's WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She was always very proud that she had served her country. She loved her family, spending time at the beach, and all children.

Esther was married to Guido for 65 years. She is survived by her sons Donald R. Colarulli and wife Judy of Narragansett, Chuck Colarulli of Windsor, Connecticut, and Paul F. Colarulli and his wife Susan B. Kaplan of Falls Church, Virginia, by her four grandchildren Elizabeth Follansbee, Dana R. Colarulli, Peter F. Colarulli, and Katie D. Colarulli, and by three great grandchildren, Ailinn, Braeden, and Delaney Colarulli.