Denise A. Smith, 49, of North Providence, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of William and Ann Marie (Regine) DeFusco. Denise was a friendly and outgoing person. She loved her dog Neeson, country music and horror movies. She also loved to laugh and make others laugh. Besides her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Jiana Smith; her sister, Donna Mandeville and her husband, George, and her nephew, Matthew. Her funeral will be held Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1081 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 pm.