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1927
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2022
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Constance Leasca Obituary
Mrs. Leasca, to her kindergarten students, Aunt Connie to dozens of nieces & nephews, and Nana, to her grandchildren & great-grandchildren, her mission was to show people they belonged everywhere. She was energetic, clever, selfless, wise, admirably stubborn, and stronger than imaginable. These traits served her well as she taught hundreds of students as a teacher's aide, raised her son Arthur never to fear staking his claim in the world, and brought her widespread family home to be together, wherever their travels had taken them. She was no stranger to adventure, having traveled the world and crisscrossed the country, so nobody had to go too long without feeling her radiant love. She pushed her loved ones to be fiercely independent, but her magnetism never failed in bringing them all back together. One of her favorite questions was, "when are you coming home to visit?" She did not need to ask. Whenever anyone thought of her, they were home with Connie. She was 95 years old and proud of it. Her memory is a blessing.
Constance was preceded in death by her husband, James Leasca, and siblings, Vasile Angelo, Theodore Angelo, Evangelos Angelo, George Angelo, Theresa Kollios, Celia Popiak, Germaine Dono, and Arthur Angelo. She is survived by her sister, Grace Arsenault, and daughter Melanie Smith of Dallas, TX; son Thomas Leasca and his wife Joslin of South Kingstown; daughter Maria Leasca of Baltimore, MD; son Arthur Leasca of East Greenwich; grandchildren Amy Leasca Casey, Stacey Leasca, Andrew Smith, Angela Leasca, Theo Leasca; and great-grandchildren Edmund "Teddy" Casey and Frances "Frankie" Casey.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 am at Saint John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church, 501 E. School Street, Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Woonsocket. Visiting hours will be held Saturday from 9:00-10:00am in the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland.
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Cristina Watts
June 10, 2023
Hi Melanie and family, I will always remember your mom during your trip to London! May she rest in peace! With love, Cristina
Gary Chelo
July 15, 2022
Tommy, Melanie and the rest of the Leasca family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You have my, and the rest of the Chelo family’s deepest condolences. I’ll be praying for you all.
Gary Chelo
Thomas Bicki
July 1, 2022
A wonderful woman, loving mother and loyal caring friend to many of the women of St John’s Romanian Orthodox Church. She was a devoted friend to my mother, Olga Bicki, who’s birthday would have been on June 15th. I’m sure Mrs Leasca, Stella Babiana, and my mother have started a ladies auxiliary in heaven. Memory eternal.
Donna Bicki Laithy
July 1, 2022
Melanie Tom, Maria and Arthur,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your very special mom. She was so dear to my mother and for that reason was dear to me. When my mother passed on June 15, 2012 Connie bought me a beautiful knock out rose bush that blooms so beautifully every year from May -Oct. I think of her and my mother every time I look at it. May she Rest In Peace and May her memory be eternal.
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Tom and Nora Bicki
July 1, 2022
What a lovely person Connie was and such a dear friend to our mother. Our deepest condolences.
Jay Chelo
June 25, 2022
Dear Tom and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jay Chelo and Family
Joseph Martin
June 23, 2022
Dear Tom and Family so sorry to hear about your Mom she was a sweet lady, I loved talking to her when she would take Arthur to the Gym. Many Prayers to you and your Family
Elizabeth Bardelli
June 20, 2022
Maria, my condolences to your and your family.
Ken Duval
June 19, 2022
Tom & The Leasca Family
My condolences on the loss of your mother.
Ken
Cathy Raab
June 18, 2022
May her memory be a blessing.
Michele Valentino
June 17, 2022
My love and prayers to dear friend, Melanie and the entire family.I never had the pleasure of meeting Connie but through my friendship with Melanie I felt like I "knew" her. I even sent her a card once because I felt this way. Love, Michele Valentino, Dallas
Denise , Roger
June 17, 2022
Melanie, Maria, Tom and A.J.
Our Deepest Sympathies to you and your family in the loss of a loving, caring person that your mom was. Your mom will be the bright star shining down on her family. She will always and forever be in your heart.
Love Denise, Roger, Pam and Tracey
Moses Corrette
June 17, 2022
My heartfelt condolences
I will keep her in my heart and be comforted in knowing she was blessed with a long happy life and a short illness surrounded by love.
Susan Eastman
June 17, 2022
Mrs Leasca was my sons aide at Ashton Elementary School. She gave this overly anxious Mom the push I needed to let him go and become more independent. I will be forever grateful to her for that. I´d often see her & her son walking by my house on Mendon Road & it warmed my heart. Now I take my own daily walk with my adult son. I was so lucky to have her in my life. My condolences to her family.
Cristina Watts
June 17, 2022
Dear Melanie and family,
My sincere condolences upon the loss of your dear mother! May she rest in peace!
Cristina
Glenn
June 17, 2022
I'm at a loss. When Connie and Arthur came into my life, it instantly became better. I often looked forward coming to work, because of the pleasure of their presence. I will keep Connie's memory close to me everyday. I loved her and miss her already. My condolences to Melanie, Maria, Tom, and Jocelyn, and my best friend Arthur. You have eays shown me kindness and allowed me to feeling family. And for that I love you all. Rest in peace Connie. Love Glenn
Carol & Rick
June 17, 2022
Tom, so sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing but I´m sure she was ready to join your Dad after leading a long and full life. You and Joslin did an amazing job to be there for her, especially in her final years when she needed you the most. May you find comfort in all you did to make her transition a smooth one.
Vivian Cabral
June 17, 2022
Dear Maria and the Leasca Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother, Connie. I know there are probably no words I can give that can ease your sorrow during this difficult time. May the memories of her give you strength and comfort.
With heartfelt condolences,
Vivian, Leo, & Boomer
Michael and Carrie Guerra/ SPRED
June 17, 2022
Arthur, we are thinking of you at this difficult time. We send you our love and prayers. Your mother was truly a very special person who greeted everyone with love pouring from her soul.
May God bless you and your family. Love Carrie and Michael Guerra
Ursula
June 17, 2022
Maria, My sincere sympathy to you and all of your family on the death of your Mommy. Many beautiful memories come to my mind when I think of her. Especially when I think of the days I spent with her and Arthur in Rhode Island. My thoughts are with you and your family. Love Ursula with Patrick and Julian
Earlene Mara
June 17, 2022
Melanie, Tom, and all the Leascas, I am so sorry. The world has lost an amazing woman.
Peter Farrelly
June 16, 2022
She raised some amazing children and that will always be her legacy. I'll be praying for Connie and for the entire Leasca family. Love, Pete
Katherine and Brian McGovern
June 16, 2022
Melanie, Our sincere sympathy to you and all of your family on the death of your mother, Connie Leasca. Our prayers are with you. May she Rest In Peace. Katherine and Brian
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