Albertina S. “Tina” (Rezendes) Constantine

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Albertina S. “Tina” (Rezendes) Constantine, age 95, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was the wife of the late Walter F. Constantine.

Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Almeida) Rezendes, she lived in Warwick since 1955. Mrs. Constantine was a former member of the Rosary & Altar Society at St. Clement Church. She had a passion for crocheting, and had completed over 300 afghans for family and friends, and donated many for babies at area hospitals. She loved to do crossword puzzles.

She is survived by three sons and two daughters: Walter F. Constantine (Jeanne) of Warwick, Mary Ann Johnson (the late Kevin) of Warwick, Michael J. Constantine (Janis) of Warwick, Jean M. Faford (Donald) of E. Lyme, CT, and Mark E. Constantine of North Kingstown; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Fernanda “Mary” Rizzo, Lillian Loud, and Lebert Rezendes.

Her funeral was held on Monday, August 27, from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Burial was in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Kevin Church, Ss. Rose & Clement Parish, or the VNA of Care New England Hospice. www.barrettandcotter.com