Patricia (Ryan) DeFusco

81, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” DeFusco Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Laurence Ryan Sr., and Dorothy (Clark) Ryan. Mrs. DeFusco worked for the US Postal Service for over 20 years, retiring as the branch manager in Johnston. Patricia was a member of the Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Post 2812 Ladies Auxillary. Early in life, Patricia and Jack enjoyed riding motorcycles together.

Patricia is survived by her children, John A. DeFusco III of Warwick and Stacie A. DeFusco of Cranston. She was the cherished grandmother of Nicholas DeFusco of Cranston. She also was the sister of Laurence Ryan Jr., of East Providence, Dorothy Silva of Seekonk, Susan McGarry of Cranston, Joanne Lanning of Rumford, and the late Mary Moniz and Thomas Ryan. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, at 10 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Apostles Church, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m.