NEGRI, ELIZABETH M. (MAJOR), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to John J. Negri. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George L. and Stella (Whitehead) Major.
Elizabeth (Liz) enjoyed crossword puzzles, Cinderella, and all things England. She was a gentle, kind souled woman who loved her family fiercely.
Liz showed her love in the way she lived; As a teen she tended her terminally ill mother; Later she opened up her home and allowed people to stay when they needed. Siblings, nieces, even friends of her children all had extended stays and were all made to feel welcome and safe. She had an infectious laugh that could change the mood in a room. She will be missed.
She was the loving mother of John Negri, and his wife, Julie Negri, of West Greenwich, and Michael Negri, of Warwick. Grandmother of Patricia (Delomba) Chivers, Anthony Negri, Joseph Negri, Michaela Negri, Amberlynn Negri, Michael Negri, Rachel Hopton, Alexander Negri, Olivia Negri. Great-grandmother of Michael Mazzatto, Joseph Mazzatto, Nitalia Garafano, Anthony Negri, Amiyah Negri, Emma Negri, Juliana Cotrone, Jaelyn Cotrone, and Winston Hopton. She is also survived by her sisters Carole Aubin and Barbara McWilliams; Brothers Harold Major, Robert Major, Ray Major.
Friends and family are invited to visiting hours, while observing Social Distance Guidelines, on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 (NOON) in the Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (RTE 117), Coventry. Interment at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elizabeth's memory to VNA of Care New England (vnacarenewengland.org), would be appreciated. Arrangements by Iannotti Funeral Home.
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