All Obituaries

90, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Guido Conti for 70 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy (Iacono) Costantino. Lucy leaves behind her three loving daughters, Maria Chionchio (James) of Cranston, Lisa Cattani of Cranston, and Tina Karpovitz of North Providence. She was the cherished grandmother of Neil Chionchio (Felicia), Emily Luong (Tony), David Cattani, Lauren Cattani and Lukas Karpovitz....

79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony C. Merola. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Helena (Mellon) Brault. Carolyn was known as “The Bear” to all her close family and friends. After graduating from Roger Williams University, Class of 1974, Carolyn became a teacher in the Providence Public School System for 40 years; spending most...

DET. CAPTAIN  JOHN F. SMITH JR. RET. 83, died peacefully May 21, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John F. and Mary (Williams) Smith. John was a retired captain of the Cranston Police Department where he served for 33 years. He was also lieutenant of the detective division for 12 years, the juvenile division for 4 years, the combined operations unit and the honor guard. He received a...

94, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 21, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Isaac “Ike” Michael. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Philomena (Bessacini) Florio.   Millie is survived by her loving daughter, Charlotte E. Michael Scoliard and her husband Sheldon of South Kingstown; cherished granddaughter Jennifer. She was predeceased by her son Isaac “Ike”...

74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Caparco for 55 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marietta (Bianchi) Porrazzo.   Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children Angela M. Caparco, Michael J. Caparco, Jr., and her cherished grandchildren Alexandria, Michael and Charles.   Patricia was one of the founders...

96, of Charlestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Spaziano.  Born in Caianello, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonietta (Barletta) Piccirillo.   Maria is survived by her loving sons, Sebastian Spaziano and his wife Lidia of Charlestown, Sergio Spaziano and his wife Mercedes of West Warwick; cherished grandchildren Sergio A. Spaziano,...

  76, of Johnston, RI, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on May 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Cipriano) Paolo. They were married for the past 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and  Elizabeth (Zangari) Paolo. Ray  worked in the Finance industry for many years until his retirement. Besides his beloved wife Elaine , he is survived by his loving children:...

82, of Roger Williams Avenue, Providence passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Anthony “Red” Cornicelli. Born in Middletown, CT, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Concettina (Rosa) Curran. Josephine was a Production worker in the Manufacturing industry for many years. She is survived by 1 son: Thomas Cornicelli of Providence and 1 daughter: Marie Cornicelli of Cranston. Sister of...

Evelyn V. Almonte, 80 of Riverside passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alberico Mansolillo and Virginia (Anzevino). She was the beloved wife of Victor Almonte for almost 46 years. Evelyn was a graduate of Cranston High School East. She then went on to graduate from Bryant College. She was proud member of the National and Rhode Island Honor Societies and graduated among the top students in her class. After 16...

ANTHONY DiFAZIO, 88, of Brookwood Rd., Cranston, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Summit Commons Rehabilitation in Providence.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Pasquale “Pasco” and Margaret (DiSalvo) DiFazio. Anthony was a foreman for the former Kenny’s Fence Co. in Providence before retiring. He was the devoted father of Dawn M. McGuirl and her husband James of Coventry and Anthony A. Swift of Central Falls; cherished grandfather of Ivy, Angelena and...