"Marie, I'm so sorry about your Mom. I know how much she meant to you and the boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Annie"
In loving memory of
Rose Marie Gionfriddo
September 28, 1919 - July 21, 2008
Newport, RI - Rose Marie Augeri Gionfriddo, 88, of 288 Sprague Street, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of 11 Young Street, Newport, RI, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI.She was the wife of the late Paul J. Gionfriddo.Born in Middletown, CT on September 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Sebastian and Vincera DiMauro Augeri.Mrs. Gionfriddo was a cook for 25 years at St. Marys Convent. She was also an Avon Lady for 45 years. She was an avid Sewer, enjoyed baseball, card playing and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter Marie P. Gionfriddo of Portsmouth, RI, her brothers Angelo Augeri, Frank Augeri and Salvatore Augeri all of Middletown, CT, her sisters Angelina Augeri of Middletown, CT, Lucy Tiscia of Stanford, CT and Concentian Augeri of Middletown, CT, and her grandsons Matthew C. George of Portsmouth, RI and Paul F. George, MD and his wife Joanne Silvia, MD both of Pawtucket, RI.She was the sister of the late Joseph Augeri, Michael Augeri, Mary Boniauto andJosephine Bartlotta. Her funeral will be held on Friday, July 25, 2008, at 9:00am, from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am, in St. Marys Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from 4-7, in the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to the Grand Islander Patient Activity Fund, Homestead Unit, 333 Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.
Tributes
"Marie: I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family."
"Marie, Matt, Paul and JoAnne: Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Marlana, JR, Trevor and Jenna"
"Marie, May you and the boys find comfort in your memories and knowing she is now at peace."
"Hi Marie, I was so sorry to read about your mom passing away. Even though I haven't seen you in years I think about you, your mom and the boys when I drive up or down Young Street. I have fond memories of your mom when I would run into her at the Post Office."
"Marie, My sincere sympathy to you and the boys on the passing of your mom. Even though we haven't worked together in years I think about you, your mom and the boys when I drive on Young Street. I have fond memories of your mom when I would run into her often coming or going to the Post Office. She was such a sweet lady."
"Marie We have many fond memories of your Mother and Tillie . She was a special person and you have our deepest condolences. God bless. Cathy and Charlie"
"Marie ~ You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Marie I was so sorry to read of your mom's passing. You and yours will be in my prayers. Cheri"
"Marie and family, So sorry to hear about rose she was a wonderful lady. She cared about everybody.She was our best Avon lady. We will never have another like her. Our Deepest Sympathy"
"Marie and family, Please know we are thinking of you and that you are in our prayers. Love,"
"Marie, My heart goes out to you and the "boys." I know how much your mother meant to all of you. Always remember the wonderful moments you shared. Love, Deborah"
"May God comfort you in this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Patty, Bob and girls."
"We will always remember the wonderful visits we had with Rose in Newport. Our children, Laurie, Seb and Rusty have fond memories of walking on the Ocean Dr. and the great food that Aunt Rose made. We all wish Rose eternal peace. Love, the Augeris"