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CICCARONE, LENA V. (FIORILLO), 80, of West Warwick, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was the wife of Anthony P. Ciccarone for 63 years. Born in Providence, RI, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Rauso) Fiorillo.
Lena graduated from Cranston High School West in 1963. Lena was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lena was the office manager and vice-president of Michael Realty in Warwick, a realty company established by her husband in 1979. Lena enjoyed cooking and family gatherings, shopping, and spending many winters at her home in Siesta Key, Florida. Lena was a very loving person and always put the needs of others before her own.
Lena was the mother of Anthony P. Ciccarone Jr. and his wife Kristy of Hudson, Florida, Peter M. Ciccarone and his wife Diane of Lincoln, RI, and Michael J. Ciccarone and his wife Libra of Warwick. Lena was the grandmother of Peter M. Ciccarone Jr. (Maya), Alyssa D’Amato (Frank), Marissa Lisnock (Tyler), Amy Shaffer (Curtis), and Kaitlin Ciccarone; and the great-grandmother of Joseph D’Amato, Ayva Ouk, Eric Ciccarone, Bentley Shaffer, Sullivan Shaffer, and one more is expected soon. She was the sister of Richard A. Fiorillo of Warwick, and the late Ursula Ventetuolo. Lena is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Visiting hours are Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:15 am, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:15 am in the Iannotti Funeral Home at MAPLE ROOT, 2000 Nooseneck Hill Rd. (I95/Exit 18/Rte.3) Coventry. Interment at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hope Hospice, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated. iannottifh.com
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