Roberta "Bobbi" Rivelli, aged 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 14, 2024. Bobbi was born on November 25, 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Lucia Travisonno Rivelli & Allen Rivelli. She is survived by her children Edgar Deshaies, Renee Authier, James Deshaies and Roberta Deshaies. She is predeceased by her son Rory Deshaies. She leaves behind fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Geraldine Barone and predeceased by her brother James "Buster" Rivelli, Dorothy Catalfomo, Diane Pinto and Jamie Rivelli.
Bobbi was retired from the City of Providence Retirement Office as well as the Providence Police Department, and was also a proud member of the Local 1033 Union. Bobbi loved to cook for her family, her Sunday "gravy" a weekly tradition right up until the time of her passing. The happiest times of her life were spent enjoying her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her warm, generous spirit, quick wit and effortless elegance were felt by all who had the honor of knowing her, and she will be remembered as a woman who lived life to the fullest on her own terms.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 between 4pm - 6pm at Berarducci Funeral Home at 26 Grove Street, Providence, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
