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Sunday, March 29, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Monday, March 30, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Monday, March 30, 2026
94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Rotondo. Born in Pittsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lydia (Salvati) Pazienza.
Theresa worked in the jewelry industry for Bar-Tan Manufacturing for many years, and then worked at Honey Dew Donuts in Cranston for over twenty years. She loved dancing, going out to restaurants and being outdoors in the sun.
Theresa is survived by her loving daughters, Debra S. DiDonato, and Claudia R. Pezzullo; cherished grandchildren, Melissa DiDonato, Amanda DiDonato, Steven DiDonato and his wife Amanda; and seven great-grandchildren. Theresa was the dear sister of Stephen R. Pazienza and the late Stella Bio, Anna Gumula, Dolores Cinquanta and Lydia Macari.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Rocco’s Church, Johnston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Nardolillo Funeral Home
Monday, March 30, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Rocco's Church
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