Joseph DeFusco

Joseph DeFusco, 75, passed away July 24, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor, where he resided with his wife Kathleen (Cotoia) DeFusco for the past 6 years. They had been married for 51 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Josephine (Silvaggio) DeFusco.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his caring, long-term advocates, his cousin Ellen Turchetta and his dear friend Thomas Sanford. He is also survived by his sister Jean Scungio of Johnston; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joe taught business and was the Department Chair at both Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools. He retired from Toll Gate in 1990. He was a graduate of Bryant College and Rhode Island College.

Visitation Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cherry Hill Manor Nursing & Rehab Activities Fund, 2 Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI 02919 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

A special thank you to the staff of Cherry Hill Manor for the kind, compassionate and excellent care Joe received. To Home & Hospice Care of RI our sincere gratitude for their extraordinary compassion and for making Joe comfortable and pain free during the last months of his life.