Debra Barton

Debra (DiNezza) Barton, 70, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, formerly of Cranston and Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on July 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Born on November 24, 1955, Debra was the beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Philomena (Vieira) DiNezza, and stepdaughter of Ethel DiNezza. She lived with and shared almost 20 years with her devoted life partner, Joe Limanni. 

She is survived by her brother, Todd DiNezza of Land O’ Lakes, Florida; her sister, Cheryl and brother-in-law Jim Graham of Feeding Hills MA; her brother, Steven and sister-in-law, Lea DiNezza of Cranston; her cherished Aunt Nancy Vieira and Uncle Louie Vieira; and many loving cousins, extended family members, and dear friends from The Groves who will miss her deeply. Debra will also be lovingly remembered by Joe’s daughter, Jeannine Nenna, her husband, Mike, and their beloved children, Michael and Macey Nenna, all of Westerly. 

Debra graduated from Bay View Academy in 1974 and went on to earn her Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1979. She later obtained a law degree in 1998 from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, reflecting her intelligence, determination, and lifelong love of learning. Debra enjoyed a distinguished 35-year career as a pharmacist with CVS in Rhode Island, where she was respected for her professionalism, compassion, and dedication to helping others. Outside of her career, Debra found great joy on the golf course. An avid golfer, she treasured the friendships, camaraderie, competition, and peaceful moments that golf brought into her life until her diagnosis of AML.

 Debra will be remembered for her intelligence, strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Her warmth, generosity, and resilience touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday August 29, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI followed by a private burial at St. Ann Cemetery. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL.