(06/25/14) Rita D. (Garofalo) Iafrate, 87, of Warwick passed away on Wednesday, June 25th at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Iafrate. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Mauro and Angelina (Bonanno) Garofalo. Mrs. Iafrate was employed in the jewelry industry. She was the loving mother of Loretta A. Neill of North Kingstown, Joseph Iafrate of Exeter and Linda A. Iafrate of Cranston. Cherished by her four granddaughters and three great grandsons. Caring sister of Nancy Catoni of Cranston and the late Restie Delmonico, Esther Barbato, Elena Mollica and Salvatore Garofalo. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:30 am from THE PRATA-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 78 Providence Street, West Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in Sacred Heart Church, 820 Providence Street, West Warwick. Burial will follow in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to VNA of Care New England Hospice, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.
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