HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SYLVIA A. DELUCA

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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
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Sylvia
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A. DeLuca, of Saunderstown. She was the cherished wife of the late Honorable Anthony DeLuca,
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with whom she shared a remarkable and loving marriage spanning sixty-six years, building a life
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centered on devotion, partnership, and family; and
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WHEREAS, Born in the City of Providence and raised in the City of Cranston, Sylvia
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was a graduate of Cranston High School East and continued her education at Bryant College,
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which is now known as Bryant University, laying the foundation for a life marked by diligence,
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intelligence, and thoughtful care in all she pursued; and
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WHEREAS, She began her professional career assisting in her brother’s jewelry business
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as a bookkeeper, where her keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities were
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readily evident. She later dedicated many years of service as an Administrative Assistant at the
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University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus, where she earned the affectionate nickname “the key
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lady” for her reliability, resourcefulness, and willingness to help others; and
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WHEREAS, Sylvia was a woman of remarkable talents, who found great joy in cooking
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and baking for her family, expressed her creativity through painting, and cultivated a deep
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appreciation for art and design, particularly inspired by Asian aesthetics. Her thoughtful nature
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and passion for bringing beauty into her surroundings were evident in all that she did, leaving a
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lasting impression on everyone who knew her; and
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WHEREAS, Above all, Sylvia’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family,
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in whom she took immense pride, and whose lives were enriched by her guidance, kindness, and

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enduring presence; and
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WHEREAS, She leaves behind her beloved children, Anthony A. DeLuca, Steven J.
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DeLuca and his wife Kim, Luisa DeLuca and her wife, Brenda Harvey, along with her precious
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granddaughters, Cara and Talia DeLuca; and
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WHEREAS, Sylvia is also survived by her brother, John Mastrobuono and his wife
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Carole, her sister-in-law Anna Spadetti, and many beloved nieces and nephews including
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Stephanie Mastrobuono, Claudia Mastrobuono, Liza De Fedele, Marc Mastrobuono, Matthew
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Mastrobuono, Jon Paul Mastrobuono, Peter J. Spadetti and Nancy Courtemanche; and
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WHEREAS, Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, John A. and Mary
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Mastrobuono, her brother Paul E. Mastrobuono, and her brothers-in-law Ciro DeLuca and Peter
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A. Spadetti; and
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WHEREAS, Sylvia A. DeLuca will be remembered for her steady wisdom, generous
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spirit, and the love she so freely gave, leaving behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her
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family and all who were fortunate to know her; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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expresses its deepest condolences and extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sylvia A.
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DeLuca; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the family of Sylvia A. DeLuca.
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