Frances C. Paolantonio

FRANCES C. (SIVO) PAOLANTONIO, 66, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Mequon, WI. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Savino “Sal” and A. Carmela (Bonetti) Sivo.

Frances spent several years in a variety of roles in the legal and retail industry. However, her greatest passion was being a committed daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Her strong religious devotion continued throughout her life, even during her battle with cancer. She faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister both in Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Paolantonio Wright and her husband Emmett, and Michelle Paolantonio Stetler and her husband Michael; a brother, Carl S. Sivo and three grandchildren, Thomas Wright, Grace Frances Stetler and Michael Stetler.

Her funeral will be held Monday, July 15, 2013 at 9 a.m., from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence. Visitation Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Covenant House, Attn: Sandra Latchman, Donor Communications, 461 8th Ave. NY, NY 10001-1810.