Restituta "Rae" B. Calise, 92, formerly of Providence, an office manager for Uncas Manufacturing for over 40 years, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at The Village at Waterman Lake, Smithfield, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Grazia (DeFalco) Calise.
She is survived by her sister, Teresa Calise; two nieces, Joan Deptula of Cumberland and Grace Ferri of West Warwick; two nephews, Joseph Calise of Coventry and Guy Calise of Bristol as well as several great-nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Gaetano Calise, Frank Calise, Anna Calise and Matilda Albanese.
Visitation Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30am at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, 239 Regent Ave, Providence, RI 02908.