Mary J. (Ruggieri) Gatta Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary J. (Ruggieri) Gatta in Warwick, Rhode Island on October 20, 2026. Mary J., born on October 22, 1922, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary J. (Ruggieri) Gatta to show support.
Mary J. will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Mary J. by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Mary J. is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Mary J.’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: husband: Christie W. Gatta; parents: Antonio Ruggieri and Vincenza (Sinapi) Ruggieri; children: Ann S. Bennett and the late Joan M. Bicknell; sons-in-law: David A. Bennett and Richard J. Bicknell; grandchildren: Sherry A. Merlino (John III), Richard C. Bicknell (Michelle Cotroneo), Geriann Lincoln (Charles), Kevin S. Bicknell (Bethany Caruso) and the late Dawn Goulette Brown; great-grandchildren: Giana Bennett (Qyon Pichardo), Aliyah Goulette Brown, Kate Holt (Zachary), John Merlino IV, Julia Pizzuti, Amanda Grace Ruiz (Marcus), Benjamin Bicknell, Ava Mae Bicknell; great-great-grandchild: Aryon Pichardo; siblings: the late Anthony Ruggiero, Susie DiLibero, Jennie Pascone, Frank Ruggieri, Salvatore Ruggieri, Louis Rogers and Carmella Pisilini.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home (1328 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02888). A prayer will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
