Kristine Ann Turchetta (Parisi), age 58, died November 19th, 2023 at her home in Riverside, Rhode Island surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 17th 1965, in Providence, RI and raised in Warren, RI. Kristine was the daughter of the (late) Aniellio Parisi and Patricia Parisi, she was happily married to her soulmate her (late) Husband Wayne Turchetta of 19 years.

Kristine was the “Jack of all trades” when it came to her employment history. Kristine might have been small in appearance but she sure was mighty. Kristine was a multi-tasker and organizational professional from Construction work to plastering walls were just a few of her trades. Over the years Kristine besides being a home-maker she was a devoted and loving caregiver to many. When Kristine got an Idea in her mind she would make sure it was done with or without anyone’s help she was motivated and hands on with any projects she thought of she would would get straight to working on it. Some of Kristine’s favorite hobbies were doing puzzles and putting them together she would sit for hours until the puzzle was completed she enjoyed it even more when she had one of her nieces that also loved to do them with her. One of her favorite activities was just spending time with her family and friends and having fun together. Kristine loved to sing karaoke even though she knew she wasn’t the best at it, it was something she loved doing with her closest friends and all around just having a good time.

Kristine and her (late) Husband Wayne started their lives together and before they knew it they were welcoming there one and only child together Wayne Jr. Kristine and Wayne were so overjoyed that they would be welcoming their son Wayne to complete their family and Wayne Jr was truly their pride and joy. Wayne JR was a devoted son to Kristine and never left her side. He was her light and Joy in her life and her biggest blessing.

Kristine was the beloved mother of Amanda Mendez, Sara Kane and Wayne Turchetta of Riverside, RI and her grandson Max, and her beloved longtime companion her dog of 14 years Sadie, her family meant the world to her. Kristine was the sister to the (late) Scott Parisi and the (late) Dawn Parisi both from Warren, RI, she also leaves behind her brother Aniellio (Neil) Parisi and his partner Raymond of Providence, RI. Kristine also leaves behind her (Family by Fate) Karen Menz of Riverside, RI including her two daughters Jessica Zimmer and Ashley Harald and combined their Five Children (nieces and nephews) to Kristine, Trenton, Collin, Alaina and Wesley and Peyton all of whom became Kristine’s family for over the past 20+ years. Kristine also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends who all loved her dearly.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 11AM-1PM. A Service will be held at 12:30PM. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chestnut St. Bristol, RI. For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.