Irene "Little Gram" A. Lazzareschi

Irene A. Lazzareschi (DiChiaro) "Little Gram" 90, of Johnston, received her wings on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late George "Papa" A. Lazzareschi.
Born in Providence, RI on January 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Raposa) DiChiaro. She earned a certification in Commercial Designing. Irene was dedicated to providing a nurturing and loving home for her family. In later years she embraced her talents in arts such as sewing, painting, crocheting, and knitting. She crocheted an afghan for each and every family member that was sincerely from the heart.
To Mom and Little Gram,
You fought the fight,
Had strength to be strong,
And courage to be courageous.
Your big heart made your love unconditional. Your hugs were the warmest, the sweetest smile and the kindest of words. We are grateful and blessed to have been able to call you mom and little gram. We will love and miss you forever. You will always be in our hearts. Our angel on earth is now our angel in heaven.
She is survived by her loving children, Sandra Tridenti of Cranston, George Lazzareschi Jr., and his wife Lori of Johnston, Karen Scavitti of Cranston, and Michael Lazzareschi and his wife Tracey of Warwick. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Sloan Antonio Lazzareschi, Nicholas, Derek, and Matthew Scavitti, Lorine Maggiacomo, Valerie McGill, Anthony and Nina Lazzareschi and dear great-grandchildren, Ezekiel and Enzio Lazzareschi, Isabella and Brianna Maggiacomo, and Kenneth "KJ" and Mia McGill. She was the devoted sister of the late Anthony, Ernest, Domenic, Joseph, John, and Louis DiChiaro, Florence Giardino, Lucy Adessi, Maria Rainone, Mary Cotoia, and Anna DiChiaro.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Road, Johnston. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, January 16th from 4-7 p.m. at the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Irene's memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Hope Alzheimer's Center, 25 Braxton Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.marianiandson.com
Funeral Services are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home