Maria Petreccia (Riccardi), 98, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernardino Petreccia. Born in S'Ambrogio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Erasmo and Carlotta (Ranco) Riccardi.
Maria came here from Italy and worked hard all of her life. She loved to cook and bake and enjoyed gardening. She was a very spiritual woman who said the rosary every day and watched EWTN. She was a good and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Petreccia, and her two grandsons, Anthony Petreccia and his wife Alice, and Brian Petreccia. She was the mother of the late David Petreccia, MD.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 9-10 AM at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maria's memory may be made to St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904.