Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Geraldine A. (Razza) Steinmetz
Aug 2, 2026
,84, of Cranston, passed away Sunday August 2, 2026 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Elda (Jackvony) Razza.
Geraldine was an Inspector for the US Postal Service for many years before retiring. She loved being with her family and friends and was the life of the party.
She...
Virginia M. (Navaretta) Dalo
Aug 2, 2026
93, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund N. Dalo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Remaka) Navaretta.
Virginia worked in sales for various companies, including The Outlet Co. Known as the life of the party, she took...
Carlos Acevedo
Jul 31, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend, Carlos E. Acevedo, who peacefully passed away on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Guatemala, Carlos was the beloved son of the late Maria Teresa Lopez Caballeros and the devoted husband of Marta J....
Gina Monica Mazika
Jul 31, 2026
55, of Cranston, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Maureen M. (Vescera) Mazika of Cranston and the late Alex E. Mazika, Jr.
Gina was the loving and devoted mother of Tiffany A. Coletta, Kevin B. Coletta, II and Amanda...
Emelia F. DiPippo
Jul 31, 2026
Emelia Frances (Trombetti) DiPippo, 86 of Cranston, RI died Friday. She shed the robes of mortality and leaped into eternity, leaving heavy hearts and joyful memories for all that knew her. Emelia was born on September 2, 1939, to Umberto Trombetti Sr. and Antonetta (Gazerro) Trombetti. She was the mother of Lori-Ann DiPippo of Cranston, Gina DiPippo of College Park,...
Mario Sabino
Jul 31, 2026
Mario Sabino, 58, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Johnston, RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 21, 1967, in Chicago, IL, Mario lived a life defined by devotion to his family, his work, and the many friends who cherished his company.
Mario was the beloved husband of Enrica Sabino, and together they built a home filled...
Antonette "Honey" (Dimente) Carbone
Jul 30, 2026
of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Brentwood Nursing Home. She was 98 years old.
Honey was the beloved wife of the late Albert R. Carbone, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and devotion. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of the late Alfred and Theresa...
Robert P. Teolis
Jul 29, 2026
of Cranston, RI passed away on his birthday July 29, 2026 at the age of 86 due to complications with dementia and pneumonia. He leaves his wife, Lynn of 57 years; his children Robin M. (Teolis) Williams (deceased), and his son Glenn A. Teolis; his brothers Richard (Joan), David (Ann), John (Doreen), and Peter (Doreen); his grandchildren Victoria Silvestri (Alec),...
Lillian Frances (Ranallo) Brosco
Jul 29, 2026
of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 30, 1931, Lillian was a daughter of the late Thomas F. Ranallo Sr. and the late Jennie (Damiani) Ranallo. She was the beloved widow of Godfrey Brosco, whom she married on June 3, 1950, and...
Stephen W. Avanzino, Sr.
Jul 27, 2026
passed away peacefully in Narragansett, RI on July 27, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Roslyn, NY, the son of Laurence and Elizabeth, Steve grew up in Roslyn, Plandome, NY, Tenafly, NJ, and Narragansett before moving with his young family to New Canaan, CT, where he lived for many years. As a youth, he competed in wrestling and was...
Norman Angelo Querceto
Jul 25, 2026
86, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born in Providence, Norman attended St. Theresa’s School, La Salle Academy and Providence College. He spent much of his corporate career with Fram Corporation and later co-owned two Meineke Muffler shops and Mighty Distributing, an automotive parts warehouse.
Norman enjoyed golfing, playing bocce, working on home projects and spending time with family and friends....
Lillian "Lil" G. (Santoro) Favicchio
Jul 25, 2026
96 of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on July 25, 2026. She was the widow of William Favicchio, whom she married in 1951.
Born June 6, 1930, in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Angelina Sardelli and Ernesto P. Santoro, Lillian or “Lil” as her many friends called her was a 1948 graduate of Mount...
Catherine P. (Rose) Zito
Jul 24, 2026
74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Phillip J. Zito. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank Rose Jr. and Mary (McKenzie) Rose.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children: Allen...
Dorothy Ann (DeSimone) Cianci
Jul 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce that Dorothy A. Cianci, 86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Louis R. Cianci, with whom she shared more than 57 years of love, commitment, and countless treasured memories.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Saccoccio) DeSimone.
Dorothy...
Marianne M. (Deslauriers) Cipriano
Jul 17, 2026
born on September 19, 1961 in Providence, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026. Her sudden departure has left a deep void in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Marianne was renowned for her warm and welcoming presence. She always had a smile on her face and would brighten up any room she...
Elvira M. Urena
Jul 17, 2026
Elvira M. Urena, 88 of Johnston, passed away on Friday July 17, 2026, with her family by her side. Born in the Dominican Republic she was the daughter of the late Felix Urena and Blasina Alvarez. She was the devoted wife of the late Regino Gomez.
A natural born caregiver, she was a devoted, and loving homemaker caring for her children...
Olive (Pagliarini) DiFranco
Jul 17, 2026
Olive Cecile (Pagliarini) DiFranco, age 94, of Cranston, died on the morning of July 17, 2026. She was the wife of the late Tullio J. DiFranco, daughter of the late Marco and Angelina (Mottola) Pagliarini, sister of the late Edward Pagliarini, mother of Debra Thomson, Linda Murray (John), and Julie DiFranco, grandmother of 7, John Frankin Murray, (Melissa Murray) Edward...
Dolores A. (DiMuccio) Tortorella
Jul 17, 2026
born on April 10, 1936, in Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dolores leaves behind a cherished legacy of devotion to her family and a life filled with warmth, generosity, and love.
Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Tortorella. She was a devoted mother to Lori Anne Lang and...
Ibrahim Elias Boutros
Jul 16, 2026
86, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Al-Hasakah, Syria, Ibrahim was the beloved son of the late Elias Boutros and the late Bahija Melke. He was raised with strong values of faith, family, and perseverance. In 1984, he immigrated to the United...
Robert D. Foster Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
73, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Robert shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Walsh) Foster. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Foster Sr., and Ruth (Minard) Foster.
Robert began his professional journey at the very start of...
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