Obituary of Ann B. Pellicano

Ann B. Pellicano, 91, of East Providence, passed from this life on February 18, 2025. Ann was born in the Bronx, NY, to Bruno and Philomena Pellicano. She graduated from Walton High School and then worked for the Ford Foundation in Manhattan. She went on to hold several college secretarial and assistant positions. Of note, Ann was secretary to the president of both Carlton College and then Brown University. In addition, she served as an administrative assistant for the Watson Institute for International Affairs at Brown. Ann played the piano and loved to write stories and poetry. She painted, particularly with watercolor, and books were her constant companions. She was an active member of Hamilton House and, for years, was an adult literacy coach. Ann is survived by her four siblings, Marie (Murray), John, Kathy (Hedgpeth), and Christine, as well as three nieces, Jaye, Megan, Danielle, and nephew John. She also leaves behind many cousins and friends. Donations in Ann’s name can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Services are private. For further information and condolences, please visit MOUNTPLEASANTFH.COM.

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