All Obituaries

  90, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was born in San Miguel, El Salvador . She is survived by her loving children Ana F. DeLeon of Cranston, Gilbert Marquez of Idaho, her cherished grandchildren Vanessa DeLeon, Brenda B. DeLeon, Jessica Barnes, Whitney Hess, Brandon Marquez , Alyssa Marton, her great grandchildren Natalie V. Urizar, Aaron R. Urizar, Leilani M. Urizar, Emmett Barnes , Emerson Barnes...

Mowry, Richard D. “Dick”, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Jean Halvorsen. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret (O’Brien) Mowry. Dick was a police officer in North Smithfield for over thirty years; and was also Harbormaster for the North Kingstown Police Department for two years before retiring. Dick loved the water and had his happiest days rowing, fishing, exploring the shore and sitting by...

94, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of the late Christine “Tina” (Rotondo) Montanaro.  Born in Providence, Joseph was a son of the late Giovanni and Giovannina (DeClemente) Montanaro.  Joseph was a polisher for the former Gorham Silver Company and a US Navy Veteran, serving during WWII. His is survived by his loving children, John F. Montanaro and his wife Paula, and Sandra A. Riddle and her husband Donald, all of...

74, of Cranston passed away on November 3, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Bittner) Marchetti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John B. Marchetti, Sr. and Eva (Buonanno) Marchetti. Mr. Marchetti was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He received a BA from Providence College and his Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Louis University.  He worked as a psychotherapist until the time of his death and was a member and...

92, of Cranston , passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Hope (Conlon) Macari. Born in Providence, a son of the late Federico and Virginia (Gamba) Macari. Gino was a graduate of Bryant College and a self employed accountant for over 50 years, and a WW II Army veteran.  He is survived by his children, David A. Macari and his wife Sharon and their children Jeffrey Macari and Jennifer Ledoux and her...

78, of Scituate, RI/Marco Island, FL, passed away in Providence, RI on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Born in Queens, NY 11/26/1940 he was the son of the late Gennaro (James) and Dolores (Thibeault) Franzese. He was a 1958 graduate of Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, NY.  He served in the U.S. Army (receiving the good conduct medal) and as a Melville, NY volunteer fire fighter ranking as a deputy chief.  Jim was the owner/operator of Del Jim Construction Company, a...

90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Olearczyk. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DiBiase) Soave.   Rose worked for the DeAngelis Company where she handmade drapery and window treatments. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and competing in her bowling league. Above all, she loved cooking for her family and the time they spent together. She...

96, of Cranston passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco A. “Pat” Iaciofano for sixty-three years. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late James and Filomena (Grossi) Moretti. After graduating Cranston High School, Anne completed two years of secretarial school, and worked in the business office of F. W. Woolworth’s before starting her family.  She later worked as a Reading...

96, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of Vincent J. Aquilante.  Born in Providence, Vera was a daughter of the late Angelo and Louise (Pandozzi) Verrengia.  Mrs. Aquilante was a jewelry worker for various jewelry companies in the Providence area for 22 years, before retiring. Vera was the dear sister of the late Levia D. Capizano and Attilio Verrengia.  She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Relatives and...

70, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Suren and Esther (Sarkissian) Dadekhian. Nancy is survived by her loving children, Nicole Hersey of Cranston, Michael Hersey of Burrillville, Michelle Hersey of Cranston, Alicia Hersey of Cranston, Stefanie Hersey of Cranston; and their partners, Tom Bertram Jr., Samantha Nieva, Mark Gauvin, Chris Richardson, and Ryan Vallee. ...