Kristina M. Mercurio, 44, of Lithia, FL, formerly of East Providence, RI, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sat., April 19, 2025, following a courageous battle against cancer.
She leaves behind her beloved partner Lonnie Pope and their young daughter Lucie L. Pope, who was the light of her life. She also leaves her loving mother Peggy (Silva) Mercurio of East Providence, her brother Michael Mercurio and his son Ethan of Georgia, her father Steven (Jennifer) Mercurio of Florida and many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends in Rhode Island and Florida. She was a granddaughter of the late Esther and Manuel Silva (her Omi and Opa) of East Providence.
Kristina was a proud graduate of East Providence High School, Class of 1998, where she was a member of the Flag Corps and of the Cheerleading team. She was a graduate of Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology, Class of December 2001. For almost 20 years she was employed by Supercuts in Seekonk, MA and Barrington, RI, and most recently by Sport Clips in Riverview, FL. She was a member of the New England Vintage Vixens.
Happy, kind and generous are just a few words to describe Kristina. She was artistic and creative. In her memory, please show kindness to others as she did all her life. She was our shining light, right to her last days.
