Lillian Provazza
Lillian Provazza, 100, of Seekonk, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was the wife of Anthony Provazza to whom she was married for 77 years.
Born in Providence, Lillian was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giulia (Voccio) Cotrone. She moved to Seekonk, Massachusetts at age three.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Sandra Corsetti and her husband James of Pittsford, New York and Sheila Provazza and her husband Neil Forrest of Glen Margaret, Nova Scotia, one son, Anthony Provazza and his partner Allen Reichart of Salisbury, MA, five grandchildren, James, Matthew and Julia Corsetti, Kyla Jordan and Justin Provazza and four great grandchildren, Camren and Luca Jordan, Nora and Elliana Provazza. She was the sister of the late Josephine Calise and Joseph Cotrone.
As a young woman, Lillian, along with many women of the era, supported the war effort during WWII by working at Builders Iron Foundry in Providence. After the war she married Tony and upon completing his military service in Korea, they began their family.
While raising her children, Lillian actively volunteered in the Seekonk Community. She was a member of the Democratic Town Committee, she served as a poll worker, and was a member of the Parent Teacher Association. She was employed for many years at Morris Transparent Box Company, East Providence, and in her retirement she was an avid volunteer in ensuring the creation of the Seekonk Seniors Citizens Center.
Lillian was a collector of people, she was a beloved supporter and confidant of many. She loved children, music, art and was known as a quintessential chef of Italian cuisine. Her kitchen was a hub of activity, full of good food, lively conversation and song.
The family would like to thank all of the nurses and nurses aides for the love and care they provided to Lillian over the years. Donations in Lillian’s memory can be made to Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home, 200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915 or to Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
