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Rita DeSisto Obituary
Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Marcantonio and Louisa (Imbrogna) DeNardo. She lived in Barrington for 54 years and was a communicant of Holy Angels Church.
She is survived by three sons; Michael A. DeSisto and his wife Meredith of Barrington, Marc DeSisto and his wife Kathy of Portsmouth and Anthony DeSisto and his wife Kim of Barrington, a daughter; Gail M. Read and her husband Robert of Barrington and nine grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Domenic and John DeNardo.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday October 18, 2008 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington at 9 am. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Calling hours are Friday 4-8 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Rita's memory to Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI, 02806 or Visiting Nursing Services, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 would be deeply appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita DeSisto
Anne Furey
October 31, 2008
Dear Gail and Bobby, Michael, Marc and Anthony and all your families~
Your mom took the prize for sweetest...always making anyone who walked in the door feel special and welcomed. Your mom and your family was one of the reasons I always wished I was Italian! She had the biggest heart and the most genuine love for all of you. I'm so sorry I was out of town during your services. I know Chuck and my mother came by, but I so wished I could have as well. Hold on to each other and know she is in a wonderful place, full of peace. God Bless, Anne
Dorothy McCollough
October 25, 2008
To Marc,Anthony, Michael, I send my deepest sympathy for the lost of your best friend, YOUR MOTHER, no greater Love, than a Mother's Love.
May she rest in heavenly peace.
Maree and Kevin O'Rourke
October 22, 2008
Dear Gail,
Kevin and I were so sad to hear about your mum - she was very special Gail - always a cheery hello and smile. Rita was always so kind to me.
We are thinking of you, Bob and the boys knowing how you are all going to miss her so much.
All our thoughts are with you at this really sad time.
Love Maree, Kevin, Nick, Lizzie and Emma (New Zealand)
Corinne Pezzelli
October 21, 2008
Dear Gail, Bob and Family
Gail, we are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. we just found out last night and feel so bad we missed the services. May you and your brothers know God's love and strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your mother rest in peace.
Love,
Corinne & Peter
Bill Wiley
October 19, 2008
Dear Anthony, Marc, Michael and Family- My sincere condolences go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Norman and Peggy Jalbert
October 19, 2008
Dear Mike,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Knowing how important family is to you, her loss will leave a terrible void in your life. Our thouhts and prayers are with you and your family.
Norm and Peggy
Etta Assante
October 17, 2008
Dear Gail,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was such a wonderful friend and I will miss her greatly. I so wish I could be there but am visiting my daughter in Chicago. My prayers are with you and your family.
M.J. Miniati and Kevin
October 17, 2008
Dear Gail, Marc, Micheal, Anthony, and the entire DeSisto family-
Mimi was a wonderfully loving example of God's most beautiful people...may she rest now with Him and your father in eternal peace. She certainly raised a fabulous family!
I feel fortunate to have known her!
Dean Lees
October 16, 2008
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the DeSisto family. I have had the opportunity to meet all of her sons and they are all a wonderful and true testament to their mother.
Joan & Gordon Chadsey
October 16, 2008
to the sons of Rita,
We are so sorry to hear of your mon's passing please accept our sincere sympathies.
Joan & Gordon Chadsey
Bill Hawkins
October 16, 2008
Tony and members of the DeSisto Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May the good lord bless you and your family at this most difficult time.
Joe Del Sesto
October 16, 2008
Tony, sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Saul Fern
October 16, 2008
Marc, Michael and Anthony,
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.
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