Elizabeth Peluso

Elizabeth “Betty” (DiLeonardo) Peluso, 97, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James V. Peluso Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Antonette (Maio) DiLeonardo.

Betty worked as a jewelry worker for many years before retiring.

A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Betty loved having her family around her all the time. She loved cooking and caring for them. She always had a smile on her face and a song to sing. She was known for making all feel welcome. Betty is survived by her adoring children, James V. Peluso Jr. and his companion, Karen Macari, Linda Rotondo and her husband Angelo, Thomas and Michael Peluso. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, James and his wife Rebecca Peluso, Matthew and his wife Katie Peluso, Lesley and her husband Ralph Ruggiano and Michael Rotondo as well as 9 dear great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William, Mario, Sal and Marie DiLeonardo.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m – 10 a.m. at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in St. Augustine's Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. Interment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory may be made to: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island at https://www.rimeals.org