Ann A. (Mastriano) Codega
Date of Passing:
Codega, Ann Angela (Mastriano), 91, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully July 8, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Barrington, she was a daughter of the late Emilio (John) and Esther (Medici) Mastriano and the beloved wife of 65 years of the late Louis S. Codega. She was the sister to the late Joseph Mastriano and Barbara Hannah.
She graduated from Leander R. Peck High School in Barrington prior to working as an administrative assistant in Providence and Bristol. As her family grew, she devoted herself to being a stay at home mom to her seven children.
A communicant of Holy Angels parish, she was active in many activities including the women’s guild and as a volunteer in the CCD program for many years. She was always one of the first at hand to bake or prepare meals for fundraisers or families in need or to welcome new neighbors.
As empty nesters, she and Lou enjoyed going on more than 30 cruises to many destinations around the world. A cross-word puzzle master, she enjoyed playing all kinds of games and staying in touch with her family through social media, and especially looked forward to the updates from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Anna, Gramma-Louie, Munga or Nana, she lived for her children and their children and loved seeing them grow and prosper. In addition to never missing a concert or a graduation, she was most fulfilled cooking and baking for them. Visitors always were greeted with a home cooked meal or fresh baked cookies and desserts. She will be remembered often in an apron, with a baby in her arms or both!
Ann is survived by her children: Louis T. Codega, Mary Ann Higgins, Katherine Codega, Joseph Codega, Rev. John Codega, Anthony Codega and Michael Codega, their spouses and families – including twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be greeted at calling hours on Friday July 14, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00 PM in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willet Avenue, Riverside, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Angels’ Church on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM. A private burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Her family thanks and acknowledges the loving and caring staff Anchor Bay Assisted Living, and at Hope Health Hospice who saw her through her final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Hope Health Hospice, 1085 North Main Street Providence, RI 02904, or Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, 55 Turner Avenue, Riverside RI 02915.
FATHER, AS A CLOSE FRIEND WHEN YOU WERE AT SALVE REGINA,CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR SIBLINGS, ON THE DEATH OF MOM. TODAY IS THE FEAST DAY OF St. ANN. MAY GOD HOLD YOUR MOTHER AND ALL THE FAMILY IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND.
To the family of Ann.. I am out of State this week and not able to attend her services. I am so very sorry to read this. What a remarkable lady Ann was.throughout her life. My very sincere sympathy and prayers . May she rest in peace.
I am sorry to hear about Mrs. Codega. I did not know her but I knew her son Fr. Codega.
Michael from St, Francis de Sales parish.
The members of the Solid Rock Ministry in Fort Lauderdale send condolences to Anthony and family
You all are her legacy!
My heartfelt condolences of the passing of Ann she was wonderful can’t say enough about her . I had the pleasure of getting to know her for her weekly Thursday hair appointments how she loved and cherished the time spent with her family and couldn’t wait to show me the pictures , how her face would light up talking about her grand babies. May she rest in paradise
I am so very sorry to learn about Mrs. Codega’s passing. She was always someone that I admired, respected, and even feared a little as a teenager. (LOL). A true lady and fierce matriarch, my sincerest love and prayers to family and friends on this tremendous loss.
So very sad, Mrs Codega always greeted me with a smile and kind word. She will be missed, Thoughts and Prayers are sent to all who loved her
We love and will miss her. Such a wonderful lady and a life very well lived. God Bless!
I am so sorry to learn of Ann’s (Mrs. Codega) passing. I enjoyed getting to know her while my father was at Anchor Bay. I loved how she always had her iPad to show new photos of the children. Her warm welcoming smile was heartwarming. Such a legacy she leaves behind. Sending love and prayers
I will miss her so much, especially our daily phone call. She was a very dear friend for 50 years. My sympathy to all.