All Obituaries

99, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Albert Calestino Sr. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Theresa (DiGiorgio) Macari. Angel was an inspector for Page Industry for many years until her retirement. Angela is survived by her two loving sons, Albert Calestino Jr., of Cranston and Peter Calestino of Johnston. She was the cherished grandmother of two. Angela was the sister of the late Frank...

95, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the West View Nursing Home in West Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Mahoney.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Lorello) Sinapi. Anna worked as a cosmetologist for many years before her retirement.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Church Ladies Auxillary, the Cranston Senior Center, the senior golf league at Midville Country Club, and a...

58, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Hannigan) Proia.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Josephine (Capoverdi) Proia. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Brian Marshall and his wife Lynn, Nathan Marshall and his wife Meghan, and Daniel Proia; cherished grandchildren Dustin and Andrew Marshall; dear siblings Arleen Notardonato,...

  88, of Hope, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry J. Sinape. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Martin) Dziekiewicz. Shirley was the co-owner along with her late husband of the former Jerilyn’s Restaurant in Johnston for almost forty years. She was a communicant of Holy Apostles Church, Cranston. Shirley was a talented artist. She enjoyed spending...

Diane M. Macera , age 70, died on November 10, 2018.   Diane is survived by her beloved husband, Richard (Dick) Macera of Narragansett and Deerfield Beach, FL; her son, Richard Macera and his wife Deborah of Cranston, Christopher Macera and his wife, Alison of Saunderstown, and her beloved daughter, Michelle Macera of Providence and her partner, Catherine Piccamiglio and her four grandchildren, Sophia and Noah of Cranston and Leila and Elin of Saunderstown.    Diane is...

of Mayfield Ave., Cranston, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late John W. and Frances (Cataldo) Barone, Sr. Ann Marie was a teacher for many years and later a Guidance Counselor for Coventry Public Schools. She was the devoted and cherished mother of Jason W. Anderson of Huntington Beach, CA; dear sister of Dr. John W. Barone, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Lincoln; dear step-sister of Raymond...

  57, of Narragansett, passed away on November 8, 2018 . He was the beloved husband of Debra (Helfrich) Mergner . Born in Brick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Hay) Mergner.  David was a forklift mechanic for Crellin Handling Equipment  in East Providence for many years until his retirement;  he was also a Navy veteran. Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children Steve Mergner of Coventry and Sara Mergner of Narragansett, and was...

of Merino St., Providence, RI, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Emilio and Ana Ysabel (Jimenez) de Nunez. Danilo was a skilled upholsterer in the auto and furniture industry for many years.  He was a lover of music and loved to dance. He was the devoted father of Maritza Nunez, Miriam Toledo, Wilfredo Nunez, Mayra Curran, Cheryl Luciano, Elizabeth Calle, Danilo Duran and the...

71, of Danielson, CT, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles “Chick” Laurito and Rose (DiMente) Laurito Cesino. Ronald was a longtime member of various local oldies groups including the DeSotos, Street Corner Serenade, and Reminisce, where he was best known for his dynamic vocal range and ability which was celebrated in songs like “Cara Mia” and “Daddy’s Home.” His passion was singing...

 Beloved wife of the late Hagop (Jake) Dasdagulian passed on November 7, 2018, eight hours before her 96th birthday. Born in Noble Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Byrd and Elsie (Morris) Reddish.  Sister of the late Alice Emmerson, Darrell Reddish and Mary Bauer. Lucille was a Second Mother to Jean Martinelli and his wife Paula of Johnston.   Devoted Grandmother of Elizabeth and Antonio Martinelli. Dear aunt of...