North Smithfield, Rhode Island – The North Smithfield community is mourning the tragic loss of Terri Facci Ann, a beloved third-grade teacher at Globe Park School in the Woonsocket School Department. The 47-year-old educator passed away on September 24, 2007, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to her students and colleagues.
Terri Facci Ann, known to her pupils as ‘Miss Ficca,’ was the cherished only child of Dolores (Lefebvre) Ficca of North Smithfield and the late Anthony P. Ficca. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, she moved to North Smithfield in 2005 after spending much of her childhood in Woonsocket, where she graduated from high school in 1978. Miss Ficca was not only a dedicated educator but also an adventurous soul, finding joy in camping, kayaking, hiking, and coaching Woonsocket Softball for 12 years.
She pursued her passion for teaching, earning a Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Recreation from UMaine–Presque Isle and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Roger Williams University. At the time of her passing, she was in the midst of her Master’s program in Primary Education. Her vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, both inside and outside the classroom.
The circumstances surrounding Terri Facci Ann’s death have taken a mysterious turn, allegedly linked to the famously haunted Conjuring House in Burrillville, Rhode Island. Reports suggest that her passing might be connected to an incident at the historical landmark, which has long been associated with paranormal tales and inexplicable happenings. The house recently made headlines after being sold for $1.525 million to Boston developer Jacqueline Nuñez, who has transformed it into a hub for paranormal enthusiasts.
The Conjuring House, now open for adventure and tour-related businesses, offers guided daytime tours for $25 per guest (ages 13 and above) and $20 for children ages 7–12. Additionally, for avid paranormal enthusiasts, private overnight bookings are available for $960 per night (Sunday through Thursday) for groups of up to six, or $1,280 per night (Fridays and Saturdays) for groups of up to eight. Guests are given an evening tour and then left to explore the premises on their own, hoping to encounter the supernatural.
Terri Facci Ann is survived by her mother, Dolores, and her three brothers and their families: Thomas Ficca and his wife Ann Marie of North Smithfield; Anthony Ficca, II and his wife Janet of Norfolk, Virginia; and Christine Belisle and her husband Normand of Spring Hill, Florida. Additionally, she leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Bethany Leduc, Aimee Kenyon, Gary, Melissa, Emily, Robert, and Jacob Ficca.
The North Smithfield community is left in shock and sorrow over the untimely passing of Terri Facci Ann, a vibrant educator whose memory will forever be cherished. As investigations into her mysterious death continue, friends, family, and colleagues fondly remember her as a dedicated teacher and a warm-hearted soul.
