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Passing of Stephen Desposito |
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 We're sad to report the loss of Stephen Desposito, former Co-Congressional District Team Leader (CDTL) of Rhode Island's second District 2.
A very young 57 at his passing on September 5, 2008, Steve and his wife Joyce helped pioneer Peace Alliance efforts in Rhode Island.
The family has established The Stephen A. Desposito Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers. To make a donation, make your check payable to:
URI Foundation/Stephen A. Desposito
The URI Foundation
PO Box 1700
Kingston, RI 02881
You may read his full obituary below. Thank you Steve for a life well-lived and well-loved.
Stephen A. Desposito
March 27, 1951 - September 5, 2008
STEPHEN A. DESPOSITO, 57, of Linden Dr., Kingston and Naples, FL, died Friday, September 5, 2008. He was the husband of Joyce (Adams) Desposito. They recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of Roslyn Desposito of New Hyde Park, NY and the late Stephen A. Desposito. Mr. Desposito was a 1973 graduate of U.R.I. with a BA in science and received his MA in education from Rhode Island College. He was a Teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal at South Kingstown Junior High School where he worked from 1973 to 1997.
He was the Principal of The Block Island School from 1997 to 1998 and Principal of Portsmouth Middle School from 1998 to 2006. After retirement he continued to teach in the Education Department at U.R.I. and Salve Regina University. He was a member of RIASSP.
As a member of Christ the King Church, he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Religious Education Teacher. Steve enjoyed golf, the beach, 5k road races, reading, travel, coaching soccer, and was a Master Gardner.
Besides his wife and mother he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer L. Bartley of Pembroke, VA and Lisa M. Phaneuf of Newport, RI; grandchildren Hannah E. and Elyn R. Bartley and his brother Michael E. Desposito of Raleigh, NC. Steve was loved by all. His life and teachings had a profound impact on so many.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Rd., Kingston. Burial was private.
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