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Maria Giuseppa Rivera

December 9, 1914 — February 18, 2012

Maria Giuseppa Rivera (Di Nitto), 97, of Providence, died on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the comfort of her home, with her loving daughter Rosa and son Antonio at her side. She was, for over 78 years, the devoted and loving wife of Emilio Rivera, who had died in 2002. Maria Giuseppa was the only child born to Domenico and Antonia (Broccoli) Di Nitto in Sant’ Ambrogio Sul Garigliano (Frosinone) Italy. She was the cherished and loving daughter-in-law of Giovanni and Rosa (Nardone) Rivera, whom she revered and considered and called her own parents. She was also the beloved niece and loving caretaker of Caterina Broccoli.

Maria Giuseppa was a faithful communicant of Holy Ghost Church, attending Mass regularly and where her beloved parents had been united in the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony. Most of all, she was an unconditionally dedicated and loving mother to her two children: Rosa M. Rivera and Antonio Rivera, with whom she lived.

In Italy, along with her beloved Emilio, Maria Giuseppa was a self-employed farmer. She came to the United States in 1969 and worked as a packer at the Imperial Knife Company before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening and loved cooking and baking for family and friends.

Visitation Wednesday morning, February 22, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, Knight St., Providence. Entombment will follow in Our Risen Christ Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Ghost Church, 1 Knight St., Providence, RI 02909.
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