Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 30, 2024

76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Formerly of Cumberland, Ray was born in Providence and was the devoted son of the late Nicholas R. LaNinfa and Filomena "Phyliss" (Carpinone) LaNinfa. Ray received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Providence College and was a dedicated elementary school teacher in the Pawtucket...

Apr 29, 2024

  75, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmine A. Iacone. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Modesta (Mignanelli) Marzilli.  

  Jean held her Master’s Degree in Education from Roger Williams University. She worked as an educator for the Cumberland School Department...

Apr 28, 2024

63, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024 at home. 

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” (Coletti) Gombeyski and the late Henry Gombeyski.

Diane enjoyed working at the ARC of RI.  She loved competing in the Special Olympics and won many metals, her favorite was competing in the wheelchair event.

Diane loved her Barbie dolls, watching...

Apr 27, 2024

71, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2024.  Having been together since they were sixteen, she was the beloved wife of Daniel R. Barry.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John E., Sr. and Eleanor (Fay) Fuyat.

She was a member of the first class of...

Apr 25, 2024

Ann J.  (Palermo) Pizzo

93, of Cranston, passed away on April 25, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Pizzo.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Delfino) Palermo.

She is survived by her loving children, Ernest Pizzo of FL, Stephen Pizzo of CT,...

Apr 25, 2024

James Gallagher, 88 of Cranston passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on July 28th, 1935, to Francis and Martha Gallagher of Brooklyn, New York.

After high school, he worked in the printing business in Manhattan where he met his wife at a church dance. They married in 1962 and soon moved...

Apr 25, 2024

89, of Narragansett, RI and Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 25, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara M. (Blue) Bernardi for 61 years. Born in 1935 in South Providence, in the same house that his father was born in, he was the son of the late...

Apr 24, 2024

(formally Sister Mary John), a Sister of the Cross & Passion died peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Bayberry Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation in Pascoag, Rhode Island.

Born to the late John and Eva (Savoie) Dempsey on December 1, 1939, sister was a graduate of the Assumption School and St. Xavier's Academy and received her master's degree...

Apr 24, 2024

96, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Lincolnwood Nursing Home, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Antonetta (Napolitano) Nardolillo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Esther (Zambarano) Nardolillo. Henry was the owner and operator of Brownie Club Soda Company.

He is survived...

Apr 22, 2024

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Lawson and Beatrice (Brodeur) Wheeler.

Nancy was a graduate of Bryant College, and worked as a Secretary for many years before her retirement.

She was the...

Apr 21, 2024

Gloria M. (Castelli) Ricci, 93, of Arbor Dr. in Cranston, formerly of Coventry, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her devoted family. She was the cherished wife of the late Ralph R. Ricci. Born in Hartford, CT, Gloria was the daughter of the late Guido and Josephine (DeLuca) Castelli.

Gloria...

Apr 21, 2024

96, of Cranston, passed away on April 21, 2024.   She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Santamaria.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Anna ( Conti) Gaglione.  Antonetta was a bookkeeper for the ACI for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Montecalvo and her...

Apr 19, 2024

65, of Cranston passed away Friday April 19, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Sao Bartolomeu De Messines, Portugal he was the son of the late Jose and Mariana (Simoes) Cabrita. He was the beloved husband for almost 44 years of Maria (Trindade) Cabrita.

Victor was a paratrooper in Portugal and was proud that...

Apr 18, 2024

72, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angela (Geremia) Mangili.

Rita is was the loving mother of Enea DeSimone of Cranston and the late Gino DeSimone; cherished granddaughter Maria DeSimone. She was the dear sister of Vilma Bertolini, Richard Mangili...

Apr 17, 2024

74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of Kevin McEntee.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Fusco) Pricolo.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Courtney McEntee, Shana Gare and her...

Apr 17, 2024

Rodney P. Thomas, beloved husband, father and grandfather died at home in Jamestown on Wednesday, April 17 after 15 years of courageously living with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the husband of Patricia Foskett Thomas for almost 58 years. He also leaves behind his children Rodney M. Thomas and Julie T. Berry (husband Seth), grandchildren Zach (Alyssa) Thomas, Timothy Thomas,...

Apr 17, 2024

93, of Cranston, passed away on April 17, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Louis Meloccaro, who was the love of her life. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marion (Quinn) Morris.  Norma worked as a photographers assistant for Cimarron Studios until her retirement. She is survived...

Apr 15, 2024

82, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Furia) Forlingieri. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Maleo and Carmella (Gilardi) Forlingieri.

Mario was a US Army Veteran. He worked as a tool crib attendant for Federal Products...

Apr 13, 2024

18, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Bishop, CA he was the son of Geoffrey Badger (Jill), and the late Julie French. Loving brother of Ashleigh French and her fiancé Richard Larrain, and Kayleigh Carney. Grandson of Diane Badger and the late Linda and Paul Morris. Nephew of Jason, (Inessa Moshkina), Christina, Michael, and...

Apr 13, 2024

56, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. Born in Maryland, he was the son of Louis Mincone and Sheila (Ferguson) Mincone. He was the loving father of Samuel and Ty Mincone, as well as the brother of Matthew Mincone, and partner of Kathleen Flynn. Richard enjoyed playing golf and video games. He...