Lena Mansolillo, 87, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic J. Mansolillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Felicia (Russo) Diano.
Mrs. Mansolillo worked for the State of Rhode Island School Lunch Program before retiring.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her cherished daughter, Donna Fishback and her husband, Barry; two treasured grandchildren, Tyler Fishback and Ashley Kurpiewski; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Anthony and Frank Diano, Phyllis Narducci, Angelina Montaquila, Louise Capuano, Lillian Mancini, Dorothy Castanzo and Janet Diano.
Visitation will be held Thursday Morning June 16, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lena’s memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.