Gloria D. (Curci) Paolozzi

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Gloria D. (Curci) Paolozzi, 94, of North Kingstown, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was the wife of the late Walter B. “Benny” Paolozzi, Sr.

Born in Warwick, she was the youngest of twelve children of the late Adolfo and Agnese (Ramonante) Curci. Mrs. Paolozzi worked for Hallmark Cards and Save-Rite after raising her son. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and was a worldwide traveler. She was outgoing, social and made friends easily. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She leaves her son, Walter B. Paolozzi, Jr. and his wife, Laure; a sister, Mary Lyckland; two grandchildren, Jennifer Paolozzi and her husband, Thomas Grinchell and Daniel Paolozzi; her great-grand-dog, Dolce; and many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. from the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland Street, Narragansett, RI 02882 will be appreciated. For information and condolences visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com