Mrs Cecelia L. Balzano

Mrs. Cecelia L. (Carvalho) Balzano, age 86, of Franklin Street, Bristol, died Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Grace Barker Nursing Home, Warren surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late John S. 'Jeep' Balzano. Born in Bristol, RI and a life long residence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia (Lawrence) Carvalho. Cecelia was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Bristol, Class of 1947. Cecelia was a Clerk for the Bristol School Department for many years before retiring in 1989. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Bristol, and she was an avid bingo player, loved bowling and most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving daughter, Blair Dugan and her husband John of Warren, grandchildren, Patricia Balzano, Alicia Dugan and Michael Dugan, and a sister Veronica Carreiro of Warren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son John Balzano, sisters, Mary Silva, Agnes Bettencourt, Margaret Carvalho, Bella Bruno , Elizabeth Iovino and a brother Manuel Carvalho. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol. Visiting hours Saturday morning only from 9:00-10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809 For online condolences, shared memories, information, and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Service Information Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI --> Visitation Saturday October 25, 2014 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Service Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00 AM St. Mary's Church 330 Wood St. Bristol, RI -->