77, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of John Richard DelPadre for 55 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica (Giorgianni) Previte.
JoAnn was best known for her loving, giving nature to all friends and family and was a mother figure to many. She loved her church and was an active parishioner of Mary Mother of Mankind Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, John Joseph DelPadre and his companion Denise Cappelli of Smithfield, and Donna P. Troendle of Cincinnati, OH; 6 cherished grandchildren, Emma, Tyler, Dominick, Marissa, John G., and Matt. She was the sister of the late Frances Boscia, Peter and Anthony Previte.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Mary Mother of Mankind Church, North Providence. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS will be Saturday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., North Providence, RI 02911 or to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.