Carmela D. Colaluca Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Carmela D. Colaluca of Smithfield, Rhode Island, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Carmela left this world on December 1, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carmela D. Colaluca to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Carmela's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Longo and Maria Longo (Mazzagatti); and her brothers, John and Philip Longo. She is survived by: her husband Lawrence "Larry" Colaluca; her children, Lawrence "Larry" Colaluca, Jr. (late Anne), John Colaluca (Lisa) and Lisa Colaluca (Thomas Bennett); and her brother Frank Longo. She is also survived by her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home (971 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Augustine Church (639 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carmela's memory to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914.