Gaetano T. DeFusco 84, of Oaklawn Ave. Cranston passed away Tuesday December 23, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (DeAngelis) DeFusco. Born in Providence a son of the late Gaetano and Elizabeth (Cicerone) DeFusco. Mr. DeFusco was a Retired SeaBee Dispatcher for 25 years until his retirement in 1986. Gaetano was also a WW II Navy veteran. Gaetano is survived by his 2 sons, Thomas DeFusco and his wife Melissa of South Kingstown and Steven DeFusco and his wife Kathy of Providence. He was the cherished grandfather of Sierra DeFusco and was the brother of the late Alfred, Anthony, John DeFusco, Theresa Motta and Rose DeSimone. Gaetano also leaves his loving companion Joyce MacGray of West Warwick and her family. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave. Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary's Church Cranston St. Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Sunday 4-8 pm. In lieu o flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society 931 Jefferson Blvd Suite 3004 Warwick, RI 02886. Please visit www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.