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JOHN Di STEFANO Obituary
He was born in Providence a son of the late John A. and Celia (Fera) Di Stefano. John was a graduate of the R.I. School of Design, earning two degrees in art. He was a writer, an artist, and a published poet.
John leaves his cherished brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Kathleen Di Stefano of Narragansett and his cherished brother, Anthony Di Stefano of Potomac Park, Maryland. He was the loving uncle to Denise Di Stefano of Germany, Paul Di Stefano of No. Kingstown, and Ellen Feole of Scituate, and a loving grand uncle to Amanda, David Jon, Adrian, Aria, Livia, Rachel and Justin.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday morning from 10-11am at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visit www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Thoman
January 23, 2010
Dear Ted and family,
Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of you. I remember John as a kind and gentle man, and I know he will always be in your thoughts and memories.
Douglas and Mary Thoman
Frank Melucci
January 22, 2010
Ted,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of John. I remember at the offices at 10 Dorrance Street the beautiful sketches
John had created, especially one of
Abraham Lincoln. Please accept my deepest condolences and may the memories of the good times help you through these difficult times.
January 20, 2010
How fortunate my life has been to meet so many wonderful people - John is one of them. Love, Sue Ann Baker Tremblay
Peg Micke
January 20, 2010
John will be missed by those of us who met him in his later years.
Izzy D'Orsi
January 20, 2010
Dear Teddy: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. My wife and I will be back from Florida in June when I hope to extend my sympathies to you personally when we meet at the "Y".
Theodore Di Stefano
January 20, 2010
John was a dear brother and uncle and will be missed. Love, Theodore
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