OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Carolyn A. Manzi

Carolyn A. Manzi

Nov 10, 2026

June 8, 1931 – November 10, 2026

Carolyn Ann (Caparco) Manzi, 95, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and comforting presence of her family.

A lifelong resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, Carolyn was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Sivo) Caparco. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Paul Manzi, Jr., to whom...

Astrid (Alexanian) Menatian

Astrid (Alexanian) Menatian

Nov 7, 2026

88, died peacefully on November 7, 2026 after a life devoted to her family and to her unparalleled artistic vision. Astrid was an artist in the truest sense, endowed with the rare ability to transform humble ingredients into a feast, and ordinary materials into evocative masterworks. She transformed herself as well, manifesting exactly who she wanted to be in the...

Norman G. Reno

Norman G. Reno

Nov 6, 2026

Norman Gregory Reno, 79, of Providence, passed away Friday, November 6th, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rena Reno for nearly 30 years.

Born in Port Jefferson, New York, he was the son of Pastor John Paul Reno and Viola (Gooden) Reno.

Norman was a United States Marine Corps Veteran who volunteered to serve during the Vietnam...

McKenzie Brooke Barnes

McKenzie Brooke Barnes

Nov 6, 2026

McKenzie Brooke Barnes of Warwick, passed away on November 6, 2026. Life took this family’s precious baby girl far too soon. The world shook from thunder as McKenzie was comforted into the arms of Jesus.

Born in Warwick, she was the beloved daughter of Susan B. McCrillis and Zachary R. Barnes Sr. Besides her parents, she is survived by her adoring...

Joyce Shallcross

Joyce Shallcross

Nov 6, 2026

Heaven gained a very special angel on November 6, 2026. While surrounded by her family, Joyce Shallcross passed on, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and devotion to family, children, and education. She shared 62 years of marriage with her beloved husband W. David Shallcross, a partnership that stood as a lasting source of love and strength.



Joyce earned her...

Ellen C. (Newell) Fortin

Ellen C. (Newell) Fortin

Nov 5, 2026

81 of Cranston, Passed away Thursday November 5, 2026.

Born in Worcester, MA she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Thelma (Underwood) Newell.

Ellen was employed by the Cranston School Department as a Bus Aid for several years.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose family meant everything to her. Ellen had a special love for her children,...

Alice J. Rogers

Alice J. Rogers

Nov 5, 2026

Alice Joy Rogers (née Greenless), of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on November 5, 2026, at St. Clare-Newport, Rhode Island.

Alice was born on October 29, 1938, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (French) Greenless.

On August 19, 1955, Alice married the love of her life, Richard D. Rogers, in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Together, they...

Lucille (Rotondo) Bomzer

Lucille (Rotondo) Bomzer

Nov 3, 2026

73, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Greenwood Center, Warwick. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Soscia) Rotondo.

Lucille is survived by her loving children, Samantha (Matthew), Danielle, and Joshua (Rachel). She was the dear sister of Mary Rotondo and Patricia Millette.

Lucille’s life was one filled with many chapters, and...

Dorothy M. (Cipriano) Guerra

Dorothy M. (Cipriano) Guerra

Nov 3, 2026

also known as Dot, Dottie, Sister, Nana, Nani but most affectionally Mom, 91, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2026, at Kent Regency in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Guerra.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Maria (Restivo) Cipriano. Dorothy worked for various jewelry companies for many years...

Angelo L. Grelle, Jr.

Angelo L. Grelle, Jr.

Nov 3, 2026

88, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 44 years of Janice E. (Branca) Grelle. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Angelo and Ernestine (Amore) Grelle; dear brother of Evelyn Grelle of East Greenwich and the late Eleanor Webb and Regina...

Thomas J. Bottone

Thomas J. Bottone

Nov 2, 2026

92, November 2, 2026, is the day we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Married for sixty-seven years to Ann (Scungio) Bottone, Tom was a man of faith and an adoring father to his children Thomas Bottone, Jr. (Pauline), David Bottone (Allyson), Susan Pagliarini (John), and Steven Bottone (Jessica). Tom’s love for his four grandchildren, Sara (Pagliarini) Hanson,...

Linda J. (Burlingham) Gemma

Linda J. (Burlingham) Gemma

Nov 1, 2026

77, of Johnston, passed away Sunday November 1,2026 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. She was the wife of the late John F. Gemma.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Martha (McGowan) Burlingham.

Linda was a Lab Technician at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for 45 years before retiring.

She was the devoted mother of Alexa Gemma...

Thomas L. DePetrillo

Thomas L. DePetrillo

Nov 1, 2026

Thomas L. DePetrillo, 86 of North Kingstown passed away peacefully on Sunday November 1, 2026, with his family by his side. He was the devoted son of the late Frank and Fatima (Ciuccio) DePetrillo. He was the loving husband of 40 years to the late Carol A. Keefe, Esq. who proceeded him in death in 2022, and the husband of...

Anthony G. "Butch" Canzone

Anthony G. "Butch" Canzone

Nov 1, 2026

75, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 46 years of Deborah A. (Wade) Canzone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Della (Verino) Canzone.

Butch was a cement finisher and third generation owner of A. Canzone Concrete Company in Cranston before...

Richard Gallo, Ret. Det. CPD

Richard Gallo, Ret. Det. CPD

Oct 31, 2026

75, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday October 31, 2026. He was the husband of Elaine (Buck) Gallo.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Bruno and Muriel (Hitchins) Gallo.

He joined the CPD in 1972 and proudly served the department for 23 years. Retiring in 1995 with the rank of detective. He then served as National Vice President of...

Ernesto Ortiz Martinez, Jr.

Ernesto Ortiz Martinez, Jr.

Oct 30, 2026

83, of Westerly, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at Westerly Hospital. Born on February 17, 1943, Ernesto was a man of strong work ethic and deep devotion to his family. He spent 50 dedicated years as a skilled roofer for Viking Sheet Metal & Roofing, leaving a legacy of hard work and craftsmanship. Outside of his...

Aram G. Garabedian

Aram G. Garabedian

Oct 30, 2026

91, a champion for all, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Home, after an eight-year battle with Dementia - Alzheimer's disease. He was the husband and best friend of 69 years to the love of his life, Jane (Bliss) Garabedian. 

His mother taught him to help everybody he could, and he spent his life doing exactly that....

Michael Baptista, Sr.

Michael Baptista, Sr.

Oct 26, 2026

59, of Continental St., Narragansett, RI, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jeannine E. (Eastwood) Baptista, Jr.; devoted and loving father of Rachel L. Baptista of Smithfield, Michael Baptista, Jr. of Pawtucket and Dr. Erika A. Pino of Cranston; cherished grandfather of Gianna A. Simone; and dear...

Anthony "Tony" D. Rainone

Anthony "Tony" D. Rainone

Oct 25, 2026

77, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away on October 25, 2026.

Born to the late Dominic and Enid (Salvas) Rainone, Anthony was a gentle, kindhearted, and loving man whose greatest joy in life was his family.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Dorothy (Houle) Rainone, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories. He...

Frances M. (Perrotti) Petteruti

Frances M. (Perrotti) Petteruti

Oct 25, 2026

87, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. “Dick” Petteruti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Frances (DeLellis) Perrotti.

Frances was a librarian at the Providence Public Library and later was the office manager at All...

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