All Obituaries

78, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Cedar Crest , Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Rice , Sr. Born in Providence , she was the daughter of  Elizabeth (Tainsh) Murray of Cranston and the late James A. Murrary , Jr. Barbara was a telephone operator for New England Telephone for 25 years until her retirement; and also  volunteered her time for Joe’s Place Perfume and Lori’s Little One’s in Cranston....

Following a long active life of service, Beverly-Ann Gill, 77, died peacefully on January 14, 2020 in her native Warwick, Rhode Island.  Known for her love and caring for her family and friends, teaching, languages, music, and her animals, Beverly served as an educator and administrator in Rhode Island public schools from 1965-2001.  She was the Assistant Principal at Martin Junior High School in East Providence from 1985-2001 after a distinguished career in the classroom that...

of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Richard and Freda (Kahvedjian) Melkonian. Vahan was a 1949 graduate from Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and was the owner of the former Crestwood Pharmacy in Coventry.  He served in the National Guard and was a past member of the RI Pharmaceutical Association. He was the dear brother of the late John Melkonian and his wife Constance of Warwick and the late Paul R....

95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Cosmo and Alfonsina (Piemonte) D’Acchioli.   Cosmo served in World War II in the 841st Anti-Aircraft Battalion stationed in France and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. He resumed his old job with Providence Beverage (now RI Distributing Company) upon returning to the States in 1946. He continued to work...

88, of Narragansett, RI, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Sylvia L. (Pezzullo) Mattera for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Paolo and Anna Marie (Calise) Mattera. Chuck proudly served our country during the Korean War in the Army Corps of Engineering Construction Battalion. He was a heavy construction union carpenter   and designed and built the family home in...

93, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Anchor Bay at Pocasset, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Molnar Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Russillo) DiFalco. Marianna was a senior clerk typist for the Department of Labor and Training for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella, Holy Ghost Women’s Guild, and the Johnston Senior’s Bowling League. Marianna...

94, formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Kent Regency, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Terault. Born in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eliza (Moniz) Roderick. Beatrice was a former eucharistic minister and an active member of St. Gregory the Great Church. In addition to the church, she volunteered at numerous organizations including, Pawtuxet Valley Emergency Food, Meeting Street and D.A.V.  Beatrice got the...

Following a long and wonderful life, Anne J. Imperatore, 96, died peacefully on January 12, 2020.  Known for her quiet strength, profound humility and exceptionally sweet nature, Anne truly enriched the lives of those who were blessed to know her.  Each and every day, she exemplified unconditional dedication and love for her family and friends; she added memorable quality to the lives of those around her. Anne will be missed and forever remembered…for a life well...

a resident of Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence for the past five years, formerly of Cranston, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Malikian.  Born in Haifa, Palestine, she was the daughter of the late Katchig and Yeranouhi (Zarzavachian) Tashdjian. Adrian was an aesthetician and owner of Adrienne’s European Skin Care in Cranston for many years before retiring. She was the devoted mother of Viviane Shaghalian (Dr....

66, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of Peter A. Binns.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella (Gamba) Arcuri. Sandra worked as a manager for the former Fleet Bank for many years before her retirement. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Alfie Binns and his wife Christene, Josef Binns and his wife Kristen, Peter Binns, Jr., Patrick Binns; cherished grandchildren...