essica ( Paradiso) Ferri , 77 of Bristol died Monday Feb. 20, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital

She was the wife of Albert A Ferri. They were married for over 56 years.

She was born in Bristol a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Castigliego) Paradiso.

Mrs. Ferri has lived in Bristol and Warren for most of her life and also lived in California and Nevada for some 20 years.

A dedicated homemaker, wife and mother, who worked in a variety of service oriented jobs including WellMade Dress Factory, and in food services at the University of Nevada.

She was a devout Roman Catholic.

Jessica will be remembered by all who met her for her warm, friendly nature and her sunshine smile. She was the epitome of a sweet soul. Family was the most important thing to her and it is her family who will miss her most of all.

Surviving relatives include her husband Albert Ferri and her son Albert Ferri, a sister Theresa Monast, a sister Anne Warwick, and a grandson Jacob Ferri.

She was predeceased by her son Jeffrey Ferri, and her brothers Ralph Paradiso, Joseph Paradiso, and Frances Paul Paradiso.

Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9:0am from the Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road , Warren RI, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St, Warren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Saturday morning from 9:00 – 10:30

www.wjsmithfh.com.