Gilda Smith

GILDA N. SMITH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gilda Natalie Smith, 71, of Idaho Falls, died August 1, 2004, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1932, in Warwick, Rhode Island, to Luigi Santilli and Amelia Marinelli Santilli. She grew up in the area and graduated from Warwick Vets High School. Following graduation, she attended Providence School of Beauty. She was a mother and homemaker. She worked as a hairstylist and owned and operated an antique store for many years. She was a member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, antique collecting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Gilda's life demonstrated the resilience of the human spirit. Surviving are: Daughter: Gale Smith-Rolfe, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Monica Burtenshaw, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Greg A. Smith, Johnston, RI Son: Jeffrey S. Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Richard Santilli, West Warwick, RI Sister: Tosca Ucci, Groton, CT Sister: Gloria Ihrig, Reno, NV 8 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward Santilli, Nicholas Santilli, Ernani Santilli, and Arthur Santilli and a sister, Lena Senerchia. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2004, at St. Johns Catholic Church in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in West Warwick. Local arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.