Mary Lou (Polisena) Norato Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Lou (Polisena) Norato of Smithfield, Rhode Island, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 15, 2024 at the age of 80. Mary Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Anthony A. Norato; her parents, Lucio Ferraro and Pauline Ferraro (Polisena); her children, Cheryl Cicerone (Michael) of North Smithfield and Anthony A. Norato Jr.; her grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas Cicerone and Sophia Norato; and her sister Diane DiDonato of North Providence.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nardolillo Funeral Home (1278 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 8:45 AM at the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory (1278 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Mary Mother of Mankind Church (25 4th St, North Providence, RI 02911). A burial was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at the St. Ann Cemetery (73 Church St, Cranston, RI 02920).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
