Marie Lonardo (Moretta), 76, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of William Lonardo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Moretta.
Prior to retirement, Marie was employed at the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
Besides her husband of 51 years, she leaves a son, William R. Lonardo, Jr.; a daughter, Rosemary Crocker; four grandchildren and three sisters, Anna Evans, Adeline Moretta and Jenny Trimble. She was the sister of the late Rose Lupo.
Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence. Visitation Monday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Augustine School, 635 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908.