Teresa E. (Mastriano) Croce

96, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Mauro Croce. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Vittoria (Vuotta) Mastriano.

Teresa is survived by her loving daughter Carol A. Tillinghast and her husband Richard of Johnston, her cherished granddaughter Lisa Rotella, her great-great grandchildren Joseph and Victoria and her daughter in-law Patricia Croce of Johnston. She was also the mother of the late John E. Croce, grandmother of the late Doreen D. Lockhart and Mauro J. Croce and sister of the late Michael Mastriano, Rose Salzillo, Angie Barsotti, Domenica Accinno and Florence Tundis.

Teresa's daughter Carol would like to thank the staff and activities department at Cherry Hill Manor and Beacon Hospice for their great compassion and care given to her mother. She would also like to extend her heartfelt gratitude to Penny, Monica and all of her church family at the New Life Worship Center in Smithfield.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Rocco's Church, Johnston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Tuesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: New Life Worship Center Food Pantry Ministry, 915 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.