Marie I. (Albiniano) Croce

79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Greenville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Greenville. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Croce. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Olerio) Albiniano. Marie is survived by her loving children, Alexander Ruggieri III and his longtime companion Mary Ann Bougas of Plainville, MA, Mary E. Caldarone and her husband John of Cranston, and Anne C. Morrow and her husband Stephen of Greenville. She was the cherished grandmother of eight and the great- grandmother of four. Marie was the sister of the late Joan Koury. Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

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