Wendy Rocchio Cranston, Rhode Island Obituary

Wendy Rocchio

<p>Wendy Rocchio 74, passed away September 7, 2020 at her home in Cranston surrounded by her loving family. &nbsp;She was born April 23, 1946 in Providence, RI to William and Gail Potter. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Cranston. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Robert L. Rocchio, daughter Jessica Rolanti and her husband Edward Rolanti, sons Robert Rocchio and Michael Rocchio, her sister Marilla Hodge as well as her grandchildren, Maya Rolanti, Jake Rolanti, Rachel Rocchio and Rebecca Rocchio. Wendy was an avid reader, loved yard sales, and above all spending time with her family. &nbsp;She always went above and beyond to make those around her feel special and put the needs of others above her own. Wendy will fondly be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and was known for her &quot;Wendyisms&quot;. &nbsp;She started travelling later in life and some of her favorite trips were to &nbsp;Graceland, the home of her favorite singer Elvis Presley and to Italy. Wendy was a graduate of Cranston High School East and received her Master&#39;s &nbsp;degree in Counseling from Rhode Island College. &nbsp;She attained her childhod dream of one day becoming an elementary school teacher, spending 30 years in the Cranston School Department. Wendy brought a sense of humor, patience, and love to all her students and those she worked with. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday September 12, 2020 at 11:00am in The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston. &nbsp;Visitation will be held for two hours prior to the Service beginning at 9:00am. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Auburn Library at cranstonlibrary.org or to the Cranston Public Library Associaton 140 Sockanosset Cross Road Cranston, RI 02920.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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Jack Murray
September 16, 2020
Rilla, I am so sorry for your loss. Wendy called me last year to tell me about Dave. I was so appreciative and touched. I didn't know she was a teacher. How great is that! She was blessed with a good family, but a life that ended too soon. 

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Barbara Olean
September 13, 2020
To Wendy's Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Wendy's passing. We worked together for many years at Gladstone Street School. She always had a way of finding the humor in any situation. She was an excellent friend, teacher and coworker. She was admired by all. I am... Continue Reading
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Erica Forlini
September 13, 2020
I would like to send my sympathy for the family. I was a student of mrs. Rocchio back at gladstone and she was a very sweet and great teacher. May she rest peacefully. Sending prayers Erica Forlini and family.
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Jean Greco
September 12, 2020
I was so saddened to learn of Wendy's passing. I had the privilege of working with Wendy at Gladstone Street School for many years. She will be remembered fondly for her sense of humor, warm and welcoming ways, her patience and kindness to students, their families, facul... Continue Reading
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Rich McLaughlin, Port St Lucie, FL
September 12, 2020
Rilla, Bob and family,
My deepest sympathies on Wendy's passing.  She fought the good fight. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
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Brett Hodge
September 11, 2020
Thank you for making a difference in my life aunt wendy, you made many happy Easter and thanksgiving childhood memories for me, wich you are forever a part of, words are not enough to express how much I will miss you... and my blessings to uncle Bob and the rocchios. 
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Paul McCann
September 10, 2020
I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the services

Wendy was a wonderful special person

Please except my condolences

Paul McCann
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lezle hodge
September 9, 2020
Aunt Wendy will always have a special place in my memories. Spending weekends at my grandmother's house with her and my cousins, Easter Sundays in her backyard looking for plastic eggs, and trips to the Salvation Amy and going out for hot weiners later was the most fun. ... Continue Reading
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