"Dear Andre and Aida, I would like to share a memory with you When I was a Young girl-just a few years ago, I used to sneak to Andre's mom's yard through my grandmothers back fence. Such wonderful memories, such good times shared with neighbors. I am sure that God welcomed your mother into His Kingdom with His open arms Darline Cunningham Pinheiro"
In loving memory of
Mary J. D'Andrea
May 5, 1912 - August 4, 2007
Newport - Mary J. Christopher D?Andrea, 95, of Blenheim-Newport in Middletown, formerly of 16 Howard Street Newport, died Saturday, August 4, 2007 in Newport Hospital.She was the wife of the late Donato F. ?Duke? D?Andrea.Born in Montreal, Canada on May 5, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Angela Maria Testa Cristofaro.Mrs. D?Andrea worked as a seamstress for St. George?s School and was co-owner with Mary D?Andrea White of the former Two Mary?s Seamstress Shop on Franklin Street in Newport. She was a communicant of St. Mary?s Church and was a member of the former Catholic Daughters. Other memberships include the Sons of Italy, Newport Hospital Auxiliary, the Newport Senior Center and the Womens Republican Club. Mrs. D?Andrea also belonged to the Blenheim knitting group which made infant clothing items.She leaves her children Emilia M. Nichols of Somerset, MA, Donato ?Andre? D?Andrea of Newport, RI, and Angelina P. Chute of East Providence, RI. She was the grandmother of Christopher M. Chute of Acton, MA, Joseph A. D?Andrea of Kingston, MA, Jennifer A. D?Andrea of Ashland, MA, Jacquelyn A. D?Andrea of Framingham, MA, Paul D?Andrea of Portsmouth, RI and Daniel F. Nichols of East Providence, RI. She also leaves her great grandson, Patrick Chute of Acton, MA.Mrs. D?Andrea was the sister of the late Paolo Cristofaro, Paul Christopher, Josephine Cristofaro, Antoinette Garand, Joseph Villani, Yolande Gaudreau, and Archange Perrazino.Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 8:00am from the Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Mary?s Church Spring Street Newport.Burial will take place in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm.
Tributes
"Dear Angie I was so sorry to hear of your dear mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend from Tai Chi Pat Allen"
"Dear Emilia, Andre, Angie and families, I, along with other familiy members, have so many wonderful memories of times spent together, both in Newport and North Providence. I was so blessed to have your Mom as my Godmother. Our family get-togethers are a large part of cherished memories of my childhood that I find great pleasure in recalling. I only regret that I am unable to be in RI at this time to pay my respects in person. Please know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ginny Testa Hess"
"Andre and Aida and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mother?s passing. She was such a lovely person and our hearts go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Russ and Debbie Spencer"
"Dear Andre and Aida, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers oare with you and your family. Sincerely, Rich and Sherry Cunningham"
"Andre, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Mrs "D" will be missed. She was a great addition to our family. I was blessed to have known her all these years."
"My condolenses to cousins Emilia, Andre and Angelina. I have many happy memories of shared time with you and your mother during my younger years. May you find comfort in her long, mostly healthy life. My thoughts are with you. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend her memorial service. Best regards to all Love, Marc"
"My sincere condolences to the entire family, my she rest in peace."
"To my dear cousins and their families, I was so saddened to hear of your loss but I find find peace and joy in knowing that your mother my dear Aunt Mary and my mother your Aunt EE are once again able to embrace. When I heard the news, I had a flood of memories of the times our families shared: shared holidays; visits from the Canadians; Sunday night visits around our dining room table in Fall River eating my Mom's homemade pizza - Yum!; and tea & cookies around the table at 16 Howard Street where your Mom would share the latest news about her grandchildren - each and every one a treasure to her! It was a wonderful flood of very fond memories of laughter shared, stories told, time spent - memories of being family. I cherish those memories. I am also very grateful that your Mom had the chance to meet and know my husband Francis and our daughter, Rachel. That meant a great deal to me. Your Mom always has, and always will, hold a very special treasured place in my heart. Unfortunately, I am not able to travel to pay my respects but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now. With much love, Michele"