Barbara A. Slovak

Pawtucket Barbara A. (Angiolillo) Slovak, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald F. Slovak, who passed away in 2022. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Romeo L. and Angelina A. (Cheli) Angiolillo.

Barbara graduated from William E. Tolman High School and went on to earn her degree from Bryant College. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper until her retirement.

Barbara was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and Nonna, who loved caring for her family and her home. Barbara enjoyed cooking, and loved to make "chi chi" soup for her six "cherubs" (grandchildren). She hosted family gatherings and milestone events. Barbara loved the holidays where she always made it magical for everyone. She was truly the heart and soul of her family.

Barbara loved all animals. We even nicknamed her the "Dog Whisper" who had the ability to make every flower bloom in her garden. She enjoyed spending summers with family at Hills Beach, Maine, and Cape Cod and going to her second home during the winter in Bradenton, FL.

She will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humor and loyalty to her family and beloved friends. Barbara will forever leave her mark on all whose lives she has touched over the past eighty years.

Barbara leaves three children, Kristen S. Nichols and her husband, Scott, of Seekonk, Derek M. Slovak and his wife, Hannah of Trumbull, Connecticut, and Jennifer A. Slovak and her husband, Ryan Henriquez, of Brooklyn, New York, and her six beloved grandchildren, Camden, Liam, Lyla, Kyle, Roma and Harlow.

We could not have asked for a more loving caring Mother. She believed in us and calmed us every step of the way, and even though we are overcome with tremendous sadness in losing her we find comfort that our parents are reunited. Mom you wisely said to Dad, "this is not goodbye but see you later."

The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 10 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. VISITATION will be held on Friday, October 16th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to either the RISPCA, 155 Plan way, Warwick, RI 02886 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. www.TrippFuneralHome.com