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Francis A. DeRiso

4/17/1936 - 4/29/2024

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Obituary For Francis A. DeRiso

Francis A. DeRiso, 88, of Warren, RI, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Newport Hospital surrounded by his family. A son of the late Domenic and Rosalie (Lombardi) DeRiso and the loving husband of the late Barbara (Finucci) DeRiso, Francis grew up in Bristol, and was a longtime resident of Warren and parishioner of St. Mary of the Bay Parish.

In his younger years, Francis was a great athlete and played baseball and football for Colt Memorial High School in Bristol. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1960 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and immediately went to work for the Naval Undersea Systems Center where he remained for his 30-year career. Francis was involved in Research and Development for the U.S. Navy involving Weapon Systems that took him to locations from the North Pole to the Caribbean. He was also the Parishioner Representative for the interior renovation of St. Mary of the Bay, which was completed in 1998. Francis was known as an incredible handyman and was able to fix anything. He loved boating and everything related to it. Francis enjoyed both building and buying different boats, first as a sailor, then later as a powerboater, as well as shell fishing, vacationing with his family on the sailboat and cruising the Elizabeth Islands with his beloved wife, Barbara. Most of all, Francis was a great family man, father, and grandfather. He loved Sunday dinners with the family at his house in Warren and was known by everyone as a great guy.

Francis is survived by his sons; Michael DeRiso and his wife Shannon and their children, William and Elaina, of Somerset, MA, Robert DeRiso and his wife Kathleen and their children, Mary Kate and Julia, of Barrington, RI, Stephen DeRiso and his wife Theresa and their children, Joé and Sophia of Bristol, RI, and Andrew DeRiso and his wife Susan and their children, Adam and his fiancée Madison and Abbie and her husband John Paul, of Barrington, RI. He is also survived by his brother, B. Robert DeRiso of Attleboro, MA. He was the brother of the late Lester DeRiso who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967. Dad loved his parents and his two brothers.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, RI, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 3-6 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9 AM at Smith Funeral Home followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St., Warren, RI. Burial will be at St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Vernon St., Warren, RI.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Francis’ memory may be made to St. Mary of the Bay Parish.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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  • 05/08/2024

    Diane Sampson

    So very sorry for your loss. Frank was a great guy- I remember the times we met up on the boats. May he RIP. Al and Diane Sampson

  • 05/05/2024

    Mohamed j freij

    Andy& Bob, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad, stay strong Mohamd J Freij

  • 05/04/2024

    Jen & Jennifer Braz

    An absolute icon of man who I had the honor & privilege to know since childhood. RIP Frank... thanks for allowing me to be a part of your amazing life and for all you did for everyone. May God shine his perpetual light upon you.

  • 05/04/2024

    Guy Lacerte

    Andy, It's with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I extend my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. Losing a parent is an indescribable pain, and I can only imagine the depth of sadness you must be feeling. Your father is leaving behind a legacy of DeRiso men that I am honored to call many, my friend. Sincerely, Guy

  • 05/02/2024

    Camille & Cameron Nixon

    Frank and Barbara were fabulous neighbors and friends. They, both, welcomed us to the neighborhood and we exchanged goodies now and then. They are remembered as kind, bright, welcoming, and ready with a smile or witty word. They remain in our memories, fondly. ❤️❤️

  • 05/02/2024

    Nancy Sousa

  • 05/02/2024

    Nancy Sousa

    Andy and family - I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know you loved him in life and will miss and honor him always. Nancy Sousa - your former co-worker

  • 05/02/2024

    Steve Clark

    So sad to hear this news. I have so many great childhood memories on the water with Frank. He a great man. Condolences to his family.

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