Rosa Catalina Rodriguez De Jesus, 79 of Providence, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence.
Rosa was the wife of Jose T. De Jesus. She was born in the Dominican Republic and was the daughter of the late Felix and Gumercinda DiLone.
Before retiring, Rosa operated an in-home child daycare for many years. She was a faithful member of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Providence as well as a proud member of the church’s Legion of Mary.
Rosa was the beloved mother of Cleosina de Carrasco, Luz Maria De Jesus, Cesario De Jesus and Mirian Madera. She was also the loving grandmother of Yajada De Jesus, Llovany De Jesus, Jonathan De Jesus, Francesca De Jesus, Noel De Jesus, Christine De Jesus, Cesario De Jesus Jr., Gabrielle Henry, Jesus De Jesus, Angel Madera and Anarosa Madera and many great-grandchildren. Rosa is also survived by many siblings in the Dominican Republic.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass on Monday January 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church on 179 Academy Ave. in Providence.
Due to Covid restrictions, seating is limited, masks are required and social distancing must be observed. Calling hours are omitted and the burial will be private.
In lieu of flower donations in her memory, donations may be made to:
Vangy Auclair Development Officer St. Mary’s Home for Children
420 Fruit Hill Ave.
North Providence, R.I. 02911-2647 eauclair@smhfc.org
Or to:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105-1942.