91, of Cranston and Ft. Lauderdale, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Silvestri, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Carmina Rustelli.
Mary loved spending time with her husband Anthony while boating and vacationing in Florida. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to spend time with all her grandchildren. She enjoyed making her favorite holiday dishes for her family and she also loved to crochet.
She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Albanese and her husband Henry of Lincoln, Carol Pedroso and her husband Antonio of North Kingstown, and Anthony J. Silvestri, Jr. and his wife Diane of Cranston; 8 cherished grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Albert and Henry Rustelli, Amelia Rossi, Anna Aiello, Grace Flynn, and Josie Pelopeida.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be Monday from 5 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000-Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.