Carl DeSimone ’72 AM

Carl DeSimone ’72 AM, of Providence; June 13, after a brief illness. He taught for a short time in Switzerland. After returning to Providence with his family in the late 1970s, Carl worked in the family business, New England Egg Service, until he resumed teaching in the Providence School System. He taught history and English at Classical High School until his retirement. Carl was also an actor and singer and performed with numerous local theatre and music groups, including the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra. His favorite role was Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. In recent years he was a soloist at Saint Mary’s Church in Cranston. He was active in his community and with many organizations, including World Wildlife Fund, Narcotics Anonymous and LGBTQ equality. He also continued to teach at Hamilton House, an adult learning exchange in Providence, and several senior centers. He is survived by two daughters and a brother.