Beatrice A. Marinelli

BEATRICE A. MARINELLI “BeBe” (CAIRONE), 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Home & Hospice Center. She was the loving companion to Anthony Tortolano for 30 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Teresa (Bevilacqua) Cairone.

Ms. Marinelli was a medical secretary for the former St. Joseph Hospital before retiring.

She is survived by her loving children, Cheryl Sheehan, Lorraine Tammelleo, Felix, Larry and Michael Marinelli; sisters, Anna Cardoza and Kathy Maccarone. She is also survived by her cherished seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 9am from the MACERONI Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Service at 10am in the Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Johnston. Her burial will follow after the service. Visiting hours Monday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Big Sisters of RI, 1540 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.