Barbara Ann Wetzel

WETZEL, BARBARA ANN (DeBIASIO), 65, of Mockingbird Dr., a resident of Cranston since 1969 died Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the wife of Edmund F. Wetzel and they were married for the past 3 years, and she was also the wife of the late Carmine Pullano.

Born in Providence the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina (Longo) DeBiasio. Barbara was a Social Caseworker II employed by the state of RI Department of Human Services specializing in housing and she also was a Social Caseworker II for the RI Department of children, youth and families. She also worked as an Office Manager for St. Bartholomew's Church in Providence for 20 years. At the age of 50 Barbara returned to school to receive her Bachelors of Arts Degree from URI, she also received her Masters Degree in Social Work from RIC.

Besides her husband she is survived by, one son, Michael N. Pullano, one daughter, Lisa M. Pullano both of Coventry. Five brothers, Luco DeBiasio of FL, Anthony DeBiasio of Cranston, Joseph DeBiasio of Cranston, Carmino DeBiasio of Providence, Thomas DeBiasio of Johnston, grandmother of Alexandra and Nathaniel. She was the sister of the late William DeBiasio, Mary Simone and Pasqualina Cardullo.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Apostles Church Pippin Orchard Rd., in Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery in Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903.