Jonny Maria Comparone (DeSarro), 67, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 7, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Comparone. Born in Rapid City, SD, she was the daughter of Beulah (Burd) DeSarro and the late Louis DeSarro.
Besides her husband of 47 years and her mother, she leaves two sons, Ralph Comparone and wife Ani, and Joseph Comparone; a brother, Joseph DeSarro and wife Noel; a brother-in-law, Dr. Angelo J. Bigelli and wife Maureen and her grandchildren, Alexa and Gianna Comparone.
Jonny was an independent hair stylist for many years and later became the office manager and head secretary of North Providence Foot and Ankle, where she worked for 20 years. Jonny and Joe loved to travel annually to Naples, Florida. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. For those of us who were blessed to have her in our lives, we will take the lessons and unforgettable memories she provided us with and cherish them to no end.
Her funeral will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 9 a.m. from the MACERONI Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, Eaton St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITATION Friday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 146 Clifford St., Providence, RI 02903.