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Zalia O'Blenis

1/9/1930 - 5/24/2024

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Obituary For Zalia O'Blenis

Zalia (Arruda) O’Blenis, 94, of Warren, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024. A daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Borges) Arruda and the beloved wife of the late Weldon I. O’Blenis, Zalia was a lifelong resident of Warren.

Zalia was a longtime waitress at the Wharf Tavern and taught many young people how to waitress, while her husband would be occupying the pool tables.

Zalia is survived by her son, Weldon J. O’Blenis of Warren, RI; her daughters, Gail Wing of Jamestown, RI, Bonnie Dion of Rehoboth, MA, and Patricia O’Blenis of Seekonk, MA. She was the sister of the late Dennis J. Arruda and Hilda Luciano.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 4-7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10AM in St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St. Warren, RI. A Burial will follow at St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery, Greenlawn Ave. Warren, RI.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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  • 06/06/2024

    Bob & Catherine Mogavero

    Gail & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Zalia's passing. We loved her and always had fun with her when she was visiting Florida at Gail's home. We will never forgoet the night we all went on the gambling boat out of West Palm Beach--what a great time! Bob & Cathy MogAVERO

  • 06/01/2024

    Cynthia Mrs. Manchester

    Dear Gail, J.R., Pat and Bonnie, So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know that you are left with many treasured memories. Wishing you comfort and peace. Bob & Cyndie Manchester, Waterford, VT.

  • 05/31/2024

    Lenny Calandra

    Dear Bonnie and family, I was very sorry to hear about your mother. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Lenny Calandra ( Colt School.)

  • 05/27/2024

    Donna Laires

    So very sorry to hear of Mrs. O'Blenis passing! I remember her fondly at alot of our gymnastic meets and cheering us all on to victory back in our junior high and high school years of the 1970's. May she R.I.P. in heaven with God's angels and saints 🙏 ❤️! AMEN 🙏! Sincere sympathy to the O'Blenis family and those she held dear to her heart. May you all treasure the memories ❤️ tucked in your hearts!! Sincerely, Donna (Aldcroft) Laires

  • 05/27/2024

    Karen Booth

    To the family of Mrs. O'Blenis. My deepest Sympathy to you all. Your mom was kind, sweet and very proud of her family. I always enjoyed seeing her at our Gymnastic meets. Karen Cabral Booth

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