Shirley Ann Arena

December 11, 1946 - January 29, 2024 (77 years old)

Providence, Rhode Island

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Shirley Ann Arena

December 11, 1946 - January 29, 2024 (77 years old)

Providence, Rhode Island

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Shirley Ann Arena Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-02-06T14:30:00
End: 2024-02-06T16:00:00
Location: St Edward Church

We are sad to announce that on January 29, 2024, at the age of 77, Shirley Ann Arena (Providence, Rhode Island) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ann Arena to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonio Giacobbi and Emily Giacobbi (Renzi); and her siblings, Loretta Maguire, Anthony Giacobbi and Salvatore Giacobbi.

She is survived by: her husband John R. Arena, Sr.; her son John R. Arena, Jr. (Michelle); and her grandson Antonio Arena.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Saint Edward's Food and Wellness Center, 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, RI 02904.

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January 30, 2024

Laurie A. D'Ambra wrote a sympathy message

“My dear friend, I will never forget the day I met you and your friend, Jesse at the Atwood Grill. I was there alone as I often frequent restaurants alone, and we were sitting in the waiting area and when they called me, I said I was in no hurry and offered for you and Jesse to go ahead and that’s when you said, why don’t you join us, and I was surprised, you didn’t know me, but that’s just the kind of person you were. I loved our conversations; you were smart, funny, outspoken; cont…”

January 30, 2024

Laurie A. D'Ambra wrote a comment

“cont… I am going to miss our lunches together; we hadn’t known each that long yet but I saw our friendship growing, we were making plans to go shopping and/or out for the day soon. You made me feel less alone in so many ways. I am Blessed to have a loving husband and a beautiful son from whom I too have a beloved grandson & as of Oct, a new granddaughter & their mommy, and our beautiful daughter grad this May, friends & your friendship. I will miss you so much.. Sorry this was so long🙏💛”

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Feb 06

Visitation

St Edward Church
997 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

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Feb 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St Edward Church
997 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

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Feb 06

Burial

St Ann Cemetery
72 Church St, Cranston, RI 02920

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