Alice A. (Selwyn) Lanni, 83, of Cranston, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was the wife of the late Gerald J. Lanni. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Selwyn and Estelle (Jerome) Selwyn-Gustafson.

Mrs. Lanni was a self-employed hairdresser until her retirement. Alice was an exceptional woman and an inspiration to all who knew her. Her kind, loving, fun and generous spirit touched all the lives that crossed her path. One of her many famous quotes was, "we are going to laugh or cry and we choose to laugh."

She was the beloved mother of Sally A. Cushman and her husband Wayne of Cranston and the late Dawne Lanni. Loving grandmother of Tiffany Morrone, Heather Place, David Cushman and Marissa Cushman. Cherished great grandmother of Anthony Morrone and Raegan Wainwright. Caring sister of Elaine Covill and the late Joseph Selwyn.

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 8:00-10:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

 

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