June Vietry

June Vietry, 72, of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away Monday, December 28th with her children by her side. Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, friend, dog lover, latte queen, chief Christmas Elf, and Superhero, she was the absolute best.

Born in Johnson, daughter of the late George Cunha and Dorothy Barlow, sister of George Cunha and the late Robert Cunha. Wife and first mate to the late Robert ‘Bob’ Vietry. June spent her entire career dedicating herself to helping others as a registered nurse, only retiring from Omega Medical Research after her cancer diagnosis. Momma June was a second mother to all who knew her, constantly welcoming everyone into her home. Despite her poor prognosis, June beat all odds and spent her remaining five years living life to the fullest, traveling, seeking new experiences, and surrounding herself with loved ones.

June is survived by her loving and dedicated children, Jason Vietry (fiancée Lauren Cotney), Samantha Vietry (son-in-law Tobias Maeder) and Stephanie Vietry (son-in-law Thomas Kandl), her four grandchildren whom she adored, Alec Vietry, Bret Vietry, Harper Kandl, and Marlowe Maeder, and her forever puppy Lou Lou.

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate June's life on Saturday, September 25th at 10 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Church in Cranston followed by burial at St. Ann's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in June’s memory to pancan.org, a nationwide network supporting the pancreatic cancer community, or to cancercommons.org, a one-on-one support organization for cancer patients. Please share memories and condolences at www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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