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Official Obituary of

Wayne J. Esposito

October 7, 1981 ~ December 25, 2022 (age 41) 41 Years Old

Wayne Esposito Obituary

Wayne J. DiTusa - Esposito, 41 of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly, December 25, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. Wayne had one love in his life, his wife, Christin (Ford) Esposito. Born in Providence, the beloved son of Lori (Quinn) Esposito and the late Wayne J. DiTusa.

Wayne was the regional manager for surveillance technology at Twin Rivers and AFS Firearms as an instructor. Wayne also coached the boys Burrillville Patriots football Leagues.

He was the beloved father of Domenic J. Esposito and Emilio M. Esposito. Maternal grandson of Joan and Ed Darnbrough and Richard Quinn. Brother of Nikhol Infantolino and her husband “Rich”. Son in-law of Mark and Ellen Ford of Johnston, Brother in-law of Megan Hoxsie “John”, and Kate Palaski “Tim”. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece, and many nephews whom some called him “Uncle Winter” He was also a true friend to many in Rhode Island and up and down the East Coast. Wayne had a kind spirit and a heart of gold. He loved all children and animals, and he will be especially missed by his little friend “Emmie”.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. in “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. VISITATION TUESDAY January 3, 2023, from 4-8 p.m. 

Due to the unexpected death of Wayne, his family respectfully requests donations be made toward his funeral expenses in lieu of flowers. His family request donations be made directly to the "Woodlawn" Funeral Home. 

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
January 3, 2023

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Woodlawn Funeral Home
600 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02910

Funeral Service
Wednesday
January 4, 2023

11:00 AM
Woodlawn Funeral Home
600 Pontiac Ave
Cranston, RI 02910

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