THERESA J. (VENDITELLI) CROCE, 74, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard T. Croce, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Gelsomina (Gesmondi) Venditelli.
Theresa worked for BJ’s Wholesale Club before retiring and previously worked as a bookkeeper for various local companies.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her two children, Maria T. Ascenzi and Richard T. Croce, Jr.; two grandchildren, Bianca and Damon Ascenzi; and four brothers, George, Anthony, Daniel and Robert Venditelli. She was the sister of the late Felix and David Venditelli.
Her funeral will be held Monday, May 4, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. from the MACERONI FUNERAL HOME, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITATION Sunday 4 - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Theresa’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.