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Obituary: Joyce M. (Merola) Fortunati, 68

Joyce M. (Merola) Fortunati, 68, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at RI Hospital, Providence.

Joyce M. (Merola) Fortunati, 68, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at RI Hospital, Providence.

She was born in Providence a daughter of Alba (DeNuccio) Merola of Providence and the late Joseph Merola.

Joyce is survived by her loving daughter Joelle Contillo of Cranston and her cherished granddaughter Brianna Erbe.

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Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Mary’s Church, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston VISITING HOURS: Wednesday morning 9-10 am.

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