Ana Christina Aponte

Ana Christina Aponte, age 68, passed away peacefully April 20, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 23, 1950 in Salcedo in the Dominican Republic. She was the daughter of the late Cristino Aponte and Paula Infante. In the early 70’s she moved to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic where she meet Jose and married her true love. Ana Christina moved to Rhode Island in the late 90’s with her family. She established herself owning her own business, supporting the community and forming loyal friendships.

Christina was a loving wife and dedicated mother. She loved to love all people, was kind, giving, humble, loving and full of life.

Christina was the wife of the late Jose Manuel Mercedes; mother of Paloma Aponte and Vircris Paola Taveras and her husband Alberto, whom Ana loved as a son. She left behind six sisters, Ana (Nena), Patria, Maria (Nini), Josefina, Aida and Ana (Tony), as well as many nieces and nephews.

Please join us in celebrating her life on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. at the Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be held in private. Flowers can be sent to Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home.