DIANA M. GRILLI

GRILLI, DIANA M., 77, of Coventry, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Diana was predeceased in 2015 by her loving husband, Anthony E. Grilli ESQ. 

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Guiseppe “Joseph” and Doreen (Houldcroft) Leporacci.

Diana worked for many years as a Medical Administrator at Rhode Island Hospital, and more recently, Thundermist Health Center, West Warwick, before she retired to care for her late husband. Diana was a lifetime fan of all sports. She especially liked the New York Giants and attending Providence College basketball games, rooting for the Friars with her grandson Austen. 

Diana is survived by her loving children, Dawn Andrews, her husband Michael, of Coventry. Adoring grandmother of Shawna Andrews, Austen Andrews, and Hanna Andrews. She was the sister of Patricia Leporacci-Marino and Joseph J. Leporacci. Diana is also survived by her extended family members in England, and her dear longtime friends Rosa, Phyllis, and Carol.   

Per Diana’s wishes, funeral services are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Diana’s memory to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( RISPCA.ORG ), would be appreciated.  

Arrangements by the Iannotti Funeral Home. 

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