Joan I. (Hebert) Previte, 81 of Angell Drive passed away Friday February 3, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Anthony P. Previte. Born in Pawtucket she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bernadette (Masse) Hebert. Joan was a supervisor at Carla Corp. before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Martha’s Church, a member of the East Providence Senior Center where she taught Chair exercises, she enjoyed bowling and also belonged to the Golden Girls, playing rummy every Friday night. Joan is survived by two sons Michael and Paul Previte of East Providence, two sisters Irene DeStefano of CT, and Marion Milos of South Attleboro. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 AM from the Perry-McStay Funeral Home 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr. Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607.