Maria Teresa Cassar, 68, of Bristol, RI, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL, died, Monday, April 12, 2021, at Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Warren.

Born in Sicily Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Josephine (Pulsiano) Cassar.

Mrs. Cassar had worked as a teachers aide for the South Kingstown School Department, for many years, retiring in 2004. Maria was always an active member of her community with a passion for helping children. She was always helping people anyway she could.

She is survived by her son, Anthony Castillo and his wife Victoria of Bristol, RI, her daughter, Daniella Santiesteban and her husband Richard of Miami, FL, three sisters, Rosalie Sanfilippo of West Palm Beach, FL, Lydia Imbriale of Long Island, NY, and Ceasarina Cussen of Long Island, NY, and eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Aidan, Michael, Melissa, Alice, Abel, Caden, and Evan.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021, from 2-5PM in Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crestwood Patient Activities Fund, 568 Child Street, Warren, RI, 02885.

Information/On-line condolences please visit- www.wjsmithfh.com