Donald R. "Duchie" DeFusco

64, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 after a heroic eight year battle with cancer. Donald was the son of the late Alfred and Anna (Scotti) DeFusco and brother of the late Alfred DeFusco, Jr. He leaves behind his loving wife Lorraine (Mazzaro) DeFusco, his two sons, Dean and his wife Milissa and Kevin and his wife Dina, his grandchildren Liliana and Brandon as well as several nieces and nephews.

Donald was the founder of Donald's Car Corner in Providence. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and touched so many people with his amazing personality and loved spending time with all his wonderful friends and family. Words can not express how grateful we are for having been a part of his life, he will be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston, followed by interment at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston.

Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

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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