Gaetana D. (Daddio) John, 80, of Warren, RI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Benes) Daddio, Gaetana was born in Manhattan, NY and lived in many places throughout her life: California, Maryland, Michigan, Florida and most recently; Rhode Island. She traveled the world and loved to recount her many experiences with others.

Gaetana was a vibrant and incredibly creative person who brought a strong, unique presence with her wherever she went. The people who knew her best said she possessed a “bohemian spirit” which accounted for her free spirit, engaging personality and empathetic, full of life nature. She was selfless and cared deeply for those she loved and went out of her way to make everyone she encountered feel acknowledged and appreciated. Gaetana had her own chic sense of style and was a culinary expert who frequently expresser her love for others through her cooking. She will be greatly missed.

Most of all, she loved to be with her family, especially her son, Asher

Gaetana is survived by her son, Nicolas “Asher” John of Boston, MA; her daughter, Tonya “Toni” of FL; her former husband, Dr. David A. John of FL; her sister, Dion Benitez and her husband Victor of NJ; and her niece, Atienne DeConciliis and her husband Anthony. She was the mother of the late Tarek John and the sister of the late Joanina Brandkamp and Tonya Daddio.