Rita J. Santoro Obituary
The passing of Rita J. Santoro (Smithfield, Rhode Island) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 15, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband William H. Santoro; her parents, Joseph Gelardi and Anna Gelardi (Gacicia); and her sisters, Nina Caminiti and Anna M. Massarone.
She is survived by: her children, Susan M. Bennett (Noel) of North Providence, William H. Santoro, Jr. (Doreen) of Greenville and Lisa A. Gomes of North Providence; her grandchildren, Michael, Matthew Santoro, Nicholas Bennett and Haley Gomes; her great grandchildren, Brayden and Ashlyn Bennett; and her brother Joseph P. Gelardi of Braintree, MA..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Food Closet, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
