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Louise Genovesi

3/19/1928 - 7/30/2025

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Obituary For Louise Genovesi

Louise (Barba) Genovesi, 97, of Warren, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Mello) Barba, Louise was a lifelong resident of Warren.

Louise was the owner of Barba’s Oil for many years before retiring and selling the business. She was a very active member of St. Alexander’s Parish and also served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. In her spare time, Louise enjoyed doing crafts and was a very good cook and baker.

Louise is survived by her daughters, Pamela Fantacone and her husband George of Riverside, RI and Angela Shulman and her husband Lester of West Warwick, RI; her sister, Christine Brown and her husband Barry of Warren, RI; her two grandchildren, Julia Fantacone and Lena Fantacone and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Florence “Lolly” Barboza.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 8-10AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St. Warren, RI 02885. A Burial will be held at St. Alexander Cemetery, Greenlawn St. Warren, RI 02885.

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

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  • 07/31/2025

    Julie Abbruzzi

    So sorry to hear about Louise. She was such a wonderful person. When my son was little, my mom Phyllis used to babysit for him, and they would go to the church and help Louise work at the church. She was a beautiful role model for him, so kind and caring.

  • 07/31/2025

    Julie Raponi

    To Louise's Family....she was a special person who cared very much for people. She spent alot of time nurturing and talking with my preschool students in Head Start. She will be greatly missed.

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