Elaine T. Pesce, 75

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WARWICK, R.I. – Elaine T. Pesce died Oct. 22 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Herman and Rose Riffkin, she was a longtime resident of Warwick. She was the director of Channel One, a drug abuse prevention program for kids in Warwick. In 1975 she established VOWS, Volunteers of Warwick Schools, a program which today provides over 1,000 volunteers in schools throughout the City of Warwick. Elaine was also active in local politics. She was a devoted dog lover who volunteered at local animal shelters. 

 

She was the mother of Peter Pesce and his wife, Christine, of Ridgefield, Connecticut and Allen Pesce and his wife, Fran, of Scituate. She was the sister of the late Steven Riffkin. She was the grandmother of Rachel and Maxton. Contributions in her memory may be made to the animal welfare charity of your choice.