Gemma A. (DiPietro) Dean Obituary
The family announces the passing of Gemma A. (DiPietro) Dean of Cranston, Rhode Island on August 26, 2026. Gemma, born on March 7, 1929, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gemma A. (DiPietro) Dean or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Santo DiPietro and Antonetta DiPietro (Lanna); her siblings, Eligio, Osvaldo, Alfio DiPietro, Rita Simonelli and Elena Gemma; her in-laws, Anthony Simonelli, Mary DiPietro, Roberta DiPietro, Evelyn DiPietro and Joseph Gemma; her friend Mary Simeone; her caregivers, Cindy, Sheree, Kathy and Priscilla; Hal Dean.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 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 Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory (1278 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church (1525 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920). A burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at the St. Ann Cemetery (73 Church St, Cranston, RI 02920).
