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Deanne DeFusco

August 9, 1952 ~ January 11, 2026 (age 73) 73 Years Old

Deanne DeFusco Obituary

Deanne DeFusco, 73, of North Kingstown, died peacefully on January 11, 2026 at Newport Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Guido DeFusco.  Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. Potter, Jr. and Dorothy (Nelson) Potter.

Deanne was Assistant Vice President with Bank of America until her retirement.  She loved dancing and was active with Balliamo Dance Collective

In addition to her husband, she leaves her loving children: Nathaniel Bosgraaf & his wife Andrea of Providence, Matthew Bosgraaf & his wife Nicole of South Kingstown, Nicholas G. DeFusco & his wife Marie of Savannah, GA, and Craig B. DeFusco & his wife Josie of South Kingstown.  Cherished grandmother of Ava, Ally, Amelia, Asher, Cory, Audrey, & Isabella.  She was the sister of Dean Potter of New Jersey and the late Earl H. Potter, III.  

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026 from the hours of 4:00 to 7:00 PM in THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown.  Burial in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery will be private.

 

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
January 15, 2026

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford
140 W Main Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852

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