JOAN A. (MERLUZZO) DeLORETO

79, of Cranston passed away  on Monday June 20, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence she was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Jennie (Palumbo) Merluzzo.

She is survived by her daughters Cheryl A. D’Arezzo and Lori J. DiNofrio and son-in-law Armand DiNofrio all of Scituate.

A smile was her umbrella. To honor her memory take time to do a good deed for someone. You don’t have to do great things but the smallest thing matters.

She leaves many cousins and family. We were blessed to have known her.

Visiting hours are Friday Morning June 24, 2022 from 9 am to 10 am in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston followed by her Funeral Service at 10 am. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 of Charity of Choice.