October 22, 2014

In Memoriam: Mary R. Politelli; School of Business administrative assistant

Mary R. Politelli of West Warwick, R.I., the administrative assistant in the Providence College School of Business (PCSB), died on July 12.

Mrs. Politelli served the College for more than 20 years, primarily in its business departments. which formalized into the School of Business in 2007.

As administrative assistant in the school’s Dean’s Office, she coordinated the undergraduate programs and ran the pre-registration and registration for all the business majors. Mrs. Politelli interacted directly with students, deans, and faculty, particularly department chairs, and while not formally accorded the title, served as a trusted adviser on courses, scheduling, and myriad other PCSB operations.

In 2013, she was named a recipient of the Torchbearer Award, presented to a staff member who lives out the College’s mission; who makes extraordinary contributions to her or his department, office, or program and the College; and who works collaboratively across campus operations to advance PC’s goals.

Mrs. Politelli was the wife of Wayne A. Politelli ’88G and the mother of Anthony J. Politelli ’07 & ’09G and Daniel J. Politelli. She also is survived by two brothers, James Murphy, III and Dennis Murphy; and two sisters, Ann Murphy and Jeanne Pirri.

Her Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph Church, West Warwick.