81, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Marie Ann (Broccoli) DiStefano. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Genevieve (Baccari) DiStefano. Thomas worked as a delivery salesman for Superior Bakery for many years before retiring. He was also the owner of several Honey Dew Donut Shops.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Cheryl Paolino and her husband Frank of East Greenwich, Linda Cotter of Warwick, Brenda Landroche of Warwick, Cynthia Stenning and her husband John of Coventry and Thomas C. DiStefano, Jr. and his companion Cathy Coburn of West Greenwich; seven cherished grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; dear sister Lucy Remus of CA and was pre-deceased by ten brothers and sisters.

His funeral service will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Monday at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be held on Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite # 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

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