All Obituaries

 of Cranston passed away on Sunday July 25, 2021 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise (Petrucci) Broccoli. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Carmelo and Helen (Mormile) Broccoli. Carmine was a foreman for RI Insulated Wire for 20 years before retiring and a Sgt. in the Marines during the Korean war. He was the devoted father of Carmine J. Broccoli and his wife Joanne of Coventry and the late Rosemarie Broccoli; loving grandfather of Alexandra...

86, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Fortunato DelVecchio. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gabriele and Laura (Iannalfo) di Cristofaro. Antonietta loved sharing her story of when she immigrated from Italy to the United States. She was told when she got to America, she would see a beautiful lady which was the Statue of Liberty and that’s when she...

103, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Teresa (Colozzi) Izzi. She was a past president of the Knightsville  Manor Tenants Association. She was the cherished sister of the late Marie Ferrazzano, Peter Izzi, Pasquale “Pat” Izzi, Domenic “Tom” Izzi, John Izzi, and Rose Ricci. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews,...

of Caswell St., Narraganset, RI and North Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.  He was the beloved husband for 43 years of Kim A. “Poochie” (DeVincenzo) Nardolillo.  Born in Providence, the devoted son of Dorothy A. “Dottie” (Ferranti) Nardolillo of Cranston and the late Robert A. Nardolillo, Sr., he resided in Narragansett since 1988, previously residing in Cranston and had...

79, of Coventry, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Theresa L. (Magliocco) Pecchia. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfonso and Vincenza (Zabbatta) Pecchia. Alphonse was the owner of the former Cranston Florist for many years before retiring.   Besides his wife Theresa, he is survived by his loving sons, Stephen J. Pecchia and his wife Deana of West Warwick, Gregory A. Pecchia and his wife Lisa of Boynton Beach, FL, and...

of Johnston, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Friday, July 23, 2021, while surrounded by her family at Stillwater Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Community, Smithfield. She is the beloved wife of the late Frank Zabatta.  After many years, she is finally reunited in heaven with her beloved “Frankie”. Born in Providence, RI, Gladys was the daughter of the late Ernesto D’Attorro and Marie (Grasso) D’Attorro.  After losing her father at a very...

of East Greenwich, formerly of Cranston, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Farina, Sr.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Daniel and Maria (DiMuccio) Forte, she lived in Cranston before moving to East Greenwich in 2016. Gloria was chief clerk at John Hancock Insurance Co. for 40 years before retiring. She was a former member of Regina Coeli Society at St. Mary’s Church in...

of “Shore Acres” North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony D. Duva, MD.  Born in Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi Italy, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Antonietta (Catanzarro) Rescio. Pina was an elementary school teacher in Italy before coming to the U.S. Pina was the beloved mother of Adrienne Ronci (predeceased), Gary G. Duva of Cranston, Audrey Duva-Frissora of...

Elise Boloyan Thurber was born on December 22, 1931 in Gardanne, France to the late Kazar and Haiganoush Boloyan. She was one of five siblings, her three brothers, all pre-deceased, Vartan, Michel, and Jacques and one sister who is the last surviving sibling, Louise Janigian. She was the wife of the late Walter Thurber, for 62 years.  As a young woman, Elise studied Nursing and graduated from university in Arles, France. At just 24, she came to the United States and settled in...

Simon Lau, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 19th, 2021.   He was born in Providence on April 22nd 1985. Simon was the last of five boys born to Man Lin Lau and Yin Zong Lin. Simon grew up in Cranston and attended Cranston High School East class of 2003. He then attended University of Rhode Island majoring in finance. After graduating early he started working for CVS Health in Cumberland as an accountant. When he had free time he enjoyed traveling with family...