Obituary: Jennie F. Beattie, 93, Beat Cancer More than Once

Beattie, Jennie (Cicchitelli), “Chickie” passed away on June 17; she would have celebrated her 94th birthday on the 24th of June.

She was the devoted wife of the late George Beattie and they resided in East Greenwich. They were married for 71 years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Angelina (Ferrari) Cicchitelli.

Before retiring in 1991, she was an associate of the former Jordan Marsh Co. for 22 years. She didn’t work outside the home until she was almost 50 years old. As a clerk in the linen department. Jennie loved her job and was well respected by her superiors.

Her surviving family members are daughters Judith Beattie of El Cerrito, California, Lynn Berman (husband Bill) of Jamestown, and sons Steven Beattie (wife Ann Dusseault) of East Greenwich, and Russell Beattie (wife Paula) of Warwick. She was Grandma (Mama Jen) to her cherished grandchildren: Morgan, Derek, Loren and Genna of California, Alex and Zachary of East Greenwich, and Nathan, Allison and Melissa of Warwick. Jennie was devoted to her extended family particularly her late sister Martha’s children, Dorothy Meyerdierks, Daniel Scolardi and the late Gerald Scolardi. She is also survived by her loyal brother-in-law, William Boffa and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by three brothers Joseph, Armando and Hugo Cicchitelli and two sisters, Martha Scolardi and Edith Boffa.

A woman of high principles and many talents, Jennie was a friend to countless individuals. She was the keeper of the tradition of “old family values”. Having outlived her siblings, some of whom died too young, she made it her mission to remember their children’s birthdays, anniversaries, etc., and kept in contact with them all.

For her love and efforts they returned in kind, and for that she was sincerely grateful. As a mother and wife, she was loving, selfless, strong and hardworking; Jennie set the standard high. There was nothing she would not give to her loved ones either of herself or her material belongings. Over the years she overcame many physical trials and survived cancer on more than one occasion. Her strength and endurance during these times was unbelievable. That she lived to be 94 is nothing but remarkable.

To say that Jennie will be missed is an understatement.

Funeral Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:00AM from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.