92, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco DeFusco. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Rose (Marinelli) Caldarone. Anita was a volunteer at Kent Hospital. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving children, Alan DeFusco and his wife Linda of Warwick, Paul DeFusco of North Kingstown, and Ann Marie Mangiacapra and her husband Louis of Johnston. Anita was the cherished grandmother of Luciano, David, Paul, and Alan, and the great-grandmother of Luciano and Ava. She was the sister of the late Tommy, Lucio, Arthur, and Vincent Caldarone, and Helen Greico.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday a 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St, North Kingstown, RI 02852. VISITING HOURS are respectfully omitted. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scalabrini Villa Staff Appreciation Fund, 860 N. Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852-1000. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences.