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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SYLVIA A. DELUCA

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Craven, Chippendale, McEntee,
Kennedy, Edwards, Fogarty, Fellela, and Ajello

     Date Introduced: April 14, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Sylvia

A. DeLuca, of Saunderstown. She was the cherished wife of the late Honorable Anthony DeLuca,

with whom she shared a remarkable and loving marriage spanning sixty-six years, building a life

centered on devotion, partnership, and family; and

     WHEREAS, Born in the City of Providence and raised in the City of Cranston, Sylvia

was a graduate of Cranston High School East and continued her education at Bryant College,

which is now known as Bryant University, laying the foundation for a life marked by diligence,

intelligence, and thoughtful care in all she pursued; and

     WHEREAS, She began her professional career assisting in her brother’s jewelry business

as a bookkeeper, where her keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities were

readily evident. She later dedicated many years of service as an Administrative Assistant at the

University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus, where she earned the affectionate nickname “the key

lady” for her reliability, resourcefulness, and willingness to help others; and

     WHEREAS, Sylvia was a woman of remarkable talents, who found great joy in cooking

and baking for her family, expressed her creativity through painting, and cultivated a deep

appreciation for art and design, particularly inspired by Asian aesthetics. Her thoughtful nature

and passion for bringing beauty into her surroundings were evident in all that she did, leaving a

lasting impression on everyone who knew her; and

     WHEREAS, Above all, Sylvia’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family,

in whom she took immense pride, and whose lives were enriched by her guidance, kindness, and

enduring presence; and

     WHEREAS, She leaves behind her beloved children, Anthony A. DeLuca, Steven J.

DeLuca and his wife Kim, Luisa DeLuca and her wife, Brenda Harvey, along with her precious

granddaughters, Cara and Talia DeLuca; and

     WHEREAS, Sylvia is also survived by her brother, John Mastrobuono and his wife

Carole, her sister-in-law Anna Spadetti, and many beloved nieces and nephews including

Stephanie Mastrobuono, Claudia Mastrobuono, Liza De Fedele, Marc Mastrobuono, Matthew

Mastrobuono, Jon Paul Mastrobuono, Peter J. Spadetti and Nancy Courtemanche; and

     WHEREAS, Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, John A. and Mary

Mastrobuono, her brother Paul E. Mastrobuono, and her brothers-in-law Ciro DeLuca and Peter

A. Spadetti; and

     WHEREAS, Sylvia A. DeLuca will be remembered for her steady wisdom, generous

spirit, and the love she so freely gave, leaving behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her

family and all who were fortunate to know her; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

expresses its deepest condolences and extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sylvia A.

DeLuca; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the family of Sylvia A. DeLuca.

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