70, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ario and Elena (Gentile) Freda. Patricia was a secretary for Our Lady of Grace, Johnston and St. Mary's Church, Cranston; she loved having her family around her, especially during the holidays.
Patricia is survived by her loving children, Thomas Pallante of Smithfield, Frank Pallante of Cranston, Michael Pallante of Cranston and Gregory Pallante and his wife Julie of Cranston. She was the cherished grandmother of Alyssa Diaz, Ario Pallante and Christopher Pallante; the dear sister of Paula Hayes and her husband Robert of Virginia, aunt of Brendan and Lauren Hayes and great-aunt of Audrey Chappell Hayes. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: FRIDAY from 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hasbro Children's Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI, 02903.