Nelda L. Spitaleri

Pawtucket – Nelda L. Spitaleri, 85, passed away at her home on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, she was a longtime resident of Pawtucket. Nelda was a devoted, loving, thoughtful and generous mom, nana, great-nana and dear friend to all. She will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives she has touched over the past eighty-five years. Nelda was the mother of the late Michael E. Thatch. She leaves her lifelong partner and best friend, Paul D. Spitaleri, Sr. of Seekonk; three children, Kenneth G. Thatch and his wife, Debbie, of Cranston, Deborah L. Smith in the United Kingdom, and Tammy J. Pontes and her husband, Marc A., of Seekonk; stepson, Paul D. Spitaleri, Jr. and his wife, Valerie, of Attleboro; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many, many dear friends and extended family. A private Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Nelda’s Life will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Office,...