Josephine (Reale) Mann

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Jesse Mann. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late Alfonso and Anna (Ferruggia) Reale. Josephine was a seamstress for many years before her retirement. She is survived by her daughter Annette Mann Bourne and her husband Robert of Cranston. Josephine was the cherished grandmother of Mollie Bourne of Cranston, and the aunt of Alan, Ronald, Michael Reale, and Ann Abrahamson. She was the long-time companion of the late Robert Fredericks. She was the sister of the late Anna Reale and Salvatore Reale. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius Church, 55 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private in New York. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-7 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston.

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