(Maddalena) 63, passed peacefully January 9th with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of Michael D. Testa they were happily married for 47 years; they were the best things that happened to each other they wouldn't take a day back. They had four beautiful children together, Michael A, Mark, Carl Testa, and Kim N. Arruda. She was the daughter of the late Armando and Helen Maddalena (Dagstino). As well as the step daughter to Lorraine Maddalena. She was the sister of the late Armand Maddalena, and Karyn Fraielli. Her life was always exciting with her 7 grandchildren Michael, Joseph, Jordan, Noelle, Ashley, Taylor, and Nicholas, and a great granddaughter Sophia keeping her busy as well as her adoptive granddaughter Jaelyn Silva. To most others she was known as Auntie "Roro". She was the life of the party during our summer cookouts, and special holidays. Also, she had enjoyed having a great time either playing cards, going to the casino, or playing with her dog chopper. She was simply an amazing, kind hearted women that everyone loved and enjoyed being around. She will be greatly missed.
Her funeral will be held THURSDAY at 9:45am from the Keefe Funeral Home Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St, Providence at 11am. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Relatives and friends invited; calling hours were held Tuesday.
Keefe Funeral Home
5 Higginson Avenue
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Telephone 401-725-4253
Thomas H. Keefe, Registered Funeral Director
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