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- Providence Journal, Rhode Island, Friday, 12 May 2023
Elizabeth Mary (Cardillo) Bessette
Elizabeth Mary (Cardillo) Bessette, 78, of Cranston, RI, born in Florida and formerly of Providence, RI, died on May 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lawrence D. Bessette. She worked at Swarovski of Cranston for many years. She loved to play Bingo, go to the theatre, and play cards with friends. One of her biggest joys in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed hosting the holidays for her family. She also loved traveling on vacation with her children. She was preceded in death by her parents Luca and Constance Cardillo. She leaves four sons, Lawrence and his wife Mary of Fall River, MA, James and his wife Kristen of Coventry, RI, Michael and his late wife Joanne of Warwick RI, David and his wife Tina of Scituate, RI. She also leaves three daughters, Donna Flood and her husband Michael of Exeter, RI, the late Diane Barone and her husband Anthony of Johnston, RI, Lena Burghardt and her husband Charles of Warwick, RI. She also leaves fourteen Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Luke L. and Joseph W. Cardillo and her two sisters, Cathay Loppi and Rosemary Pappagallo. She is survived by her two brothers, Frank A. and Michael R. Cardillo.
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to HopeHealth Hospice, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904, HopeHealthco.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial will be private. Information and condolences, visit www.theQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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