Kathleen (Iacoi) Celona

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Kathleen (Iacoi) Celona, 66 of Lakewood Ranch, Florida and North Kingstown, RI passed away on June 15, 2015 at Kent Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, survived by her husband, Thomas J. Celona, to whom she was married for 44 years.

Kathi was the daughter of the late James and Rose (Siller) Iacoi of Westerly. She was born and brought up in Westerly, where she leaves behind many cousins. Kathleen spent her life caring for her family. She was admired for her decorating and cooking skills. She enjoyed golfing and spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly. She was also a doting mother and grandmother.

She leaves behind her children Danielle C. Keegan (Brian) of North Kingstown and Rebecca L. Gaumitz (Rodney) of Warwick. She is also survived by her sisters Marsha (Michael) Martin of Illinois & California and Susan (Steven) Donbrosky of Westerly, RI. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Tyler, Abigail, Collin and Gavin. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are Friday 4-8 p.m. at the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 4th Avenue, East Greenwich. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kent Hospital Foundation 455 Toll Gate Road Warwick, RI 02886. All donations will be used for the Cardiology and Diabetes Awareness Programs. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com