Amelia "Emily" Giammarco

Emily was born in New Bedford Massachusetts on December 18th, 1925, to the late Ezulina Torres Gomes of Porto Portugal, and the late Joaquim F. Gomes of Bombarral, Portugal. In her early years Emily lived in Pawtucket, attending Pawtucket West High School. In September of 1947 she married the late Augustine “Pups” Giammarco. They moved to the town of North Providence, where they would raise their five children in their forever home. This marked the beginning of her journey as a woman who exemplified the true meaning of family as being life’s greatest blessing.

Emily worked at Allendale Mill and Worcester Textile, before retiring at 62. She was truly the matriarch of the Giammarco family, whose smile would light up a room. Over the past 71 years as the family grew, the home that she shared with her husband and children, became the foundation for countless beautiful memories, laughter and love. Her vibrant energy, allowed her to spend many years enjoying her family, cooking her famous meatballs and hosting the family’s annual Christmas Eve.

Emily loved country music and her independent spirit was remarkable. She spent many days taking walks through the neighborhood and loved making trips to Foxwoods. She was also a dedicated parishioner at St Anthony Church of North Providence. A loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be so missed by family and friends. Her strength, resilience and eternal love for her family will always live on.

She was the sister of Rose Dunlop of Albany Ga, Dolores McGowan of North Providence, the late Carmen DiNoble and Diamentino Gomes. She is survived by her five children, Cesare Giammarco and his wife Angela Pirolli Giammarco of Cranston, her son Frank Giammarco and his wife Johanne Jeffries Giammarco of North Kingstown, her son Paul Giammarco and his partner Louise Frueh of North Providence, her daughter Linda Travers and partner Steve St Angelo of Pawtucket, her son Robert Giammarco and his wife Michele of North Attleboro Mass. Her 12 grandchildren Lisa Castelli, Lauren Silveira, Peter Giammarco, Nicole Jillson, Brandon Travers, Paul Giammarco, Bethany Giammarco, James Giammarco, Michael Giammarco, Marissa Sawaia, Gabriella Giammarco and Riana Raybin, and 8 great- grandchildren Gianna, Alessandra, Brody, Blake, Bexley, Chloe, Ian and Quinnlyn.

May she rest in peace.

Her visitation and funeral will be held Tuesday from 8:00-10:30 a.m. in the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence followed by burial in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.