Joan Ann (Fattore) DeSantis

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Antonetta (Verdelotti) Fattore. Joan received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from RI College. She was the owner and operator of the former Knit One Purl Too for many years before retiring.

Joan is survived by her significant other, Matthew Weber; loving children, Stephen DeSantis, Dennis DeSantis and his wife Patricia, Susan DeSantis and her husband John Farmwald, Patricia Lovett and her husband Robert, Maria Coley and her husband William; cherished grandchildren, David Sage, Crystal Lovett, Presley Coley and Autumn DeSantis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00 am in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Johnston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Robert Bellarmine Food Shelf, 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston, RI 02919.