OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Ronald B. "Ron" Pearson

Ronald B. "Ron" Pearson

Oct 19, 2026

Ronald B. Pearson, lovingly known as Ron, of Saunderstown, Rhode Island, formerly of Lincoln, Rhode Island, where he lived for many years, passed away on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of the late Arthur Pearson and Gladys (Knowlton) Pearson. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Barry) Pearson, his wife of over...

Etta C. (DiFazio) Marrocco

Etta C. (DiFazio) Marrocco

Oct 18, 2026

101, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Marrocco.

Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Rosina (Palliotta) DiFazio. Etta worked for the school lunch program for the State of RI for many years before retiring.

She was the dear...

Barbara (Duclos) Blanchard

Barbara (Duclos) Blanchard

Oct 18, 2026

77, of West Warwick passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Robert Blanchard. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Rita (Gilbert) Duclos. Barbara was very active in St Rocco’s Church, St Rocco’s Women’s Guild, St Rocco’s Feast. She...

Shawn P. Donnelly

Shawn P. Donnelly

Oct 17, 2026

Shawn Patrick Donnelly, 60, of Woonsocket passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was the son of the late David Donnelly and Elaine (Capozzoli) DiCenzo and born on the Norfolk VA Naval Base.



Shawn was an extremely quick-witted, funny guy who was an avid reader of Military History with boundless knowledge of every battle in WW2. As serious a man...

Craig R. Brewer

Craig R. Brewer

Oct 17, 2026

It is often said that life is lived in the small moments. Craig understood that better than most. He had an ability to find joy in the everyday — a meal cooked for family and friends, sitting by a campfire with the boys, a day on the boat fishing, watching the Red Sox, or simply helping someone who needed a...

Lucy A. (Mastriano) Degidio

Lucy A. (Mastriano) Degidio

Oct 16, 2026

85, of Richmond, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 64 years Donald E. Degidio, Sr. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Celia (Magnante) Mastriano.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her three loving children:...

Ronald D. "Ron" Denelle

Ronald D. "Ron" Denelle

Oct 15, 2026

89, of 55 Cliff Drive, Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born in Central Falls, grew up in Pawtucket, and attended Pawtucket High School East. Immediately after graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old...

Shirley A. (Blanchard) Kemble

Shirley A. (Blanchard) Kemble

Oct 15, 2026

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. Kemble. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Ethel (Goff) Blanchard.

Shirley worked as a receptionist for the Cranston School Department for many years.

She is survived by her...

Arlene C. Tutalo

Arlene C. Tutalo

Oct 14, 2026

of Narragansett passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was raised in Johnston, Rhode Island where she met the love of her life the late John V. Tutalo and they married on Halloween 1959.

Arlene was the daughter of the late Fred P. and Clayre A. Colessana (Mongone)....

Ronald A. Dionisi, Sr.

Ronald A. Dionisi, Sr.

Oct 13, 2026

78, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Mable (French) Dionisi and the devoted companion of Ann Marie Bradley. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Angelica Dionisi.

A proud graduate of LaSalle Academy, Class of 1966, Ronald served his country with...

Mildred "Millie" (Silva) Bucci

Mildred "Millie" (Silva) Bucci

Oct 13, 2026

94, of Narragansett and Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Bucci, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in February 1932, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Estelle (Ziobrowski) Silva.

Millie was strong-willed and spirited, with a generosity and kindness that came naturally....

Louis A. Bergantino, Jr.

Louis A. Bergantino, Jr.

Oct 13, 2026

Louis A. Bergantino, Jr., 80 of Cranston passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis Anthony and Anna Marie (Gamba) Bergantino. He was the devoted husband of Joanne M. (Higgins) Bergantino.

A lifelong resident of Cranston, growing up alongside his siblings, gave him an early...

Kenneth R. Sargent

Kenneth R. Sargent

Oct 12, 2026

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Lincolnwoods Nursing Home in North Providence. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (Cacchiotti) Sargent.

Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Gardner and Alice (Angel) Sargent. Raised along the Rhode Island coast, Kenneth moved to Cranston thirty years ago, yet...

EJ (Edward Jesse) Cabral

EJ (Edward Jesse) Cabral

Oct 12, 2026

In Loving Memory EJ (Edward Jesse) Cabral July 16, 1989 – October 12, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved EJ, who passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was a cherished son, brother, father, and uncle whose loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him.

EJ was the beloved son of Eduardo M....

Phou Prachith

Phou Prachith

Oct 11, 2026

84, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Houmphanh Boutsady for 62 years. Born in Luang Prabang, Laos, Phou had made Woonsocket her home since 1980. She cherished the time spent with her family.

Phou is survived by her loving children: Houmphone Boutsady and his wife Janice;...

Michael J. Rachiele (Ret. Lt. PFD)

Michael J. Rachiele (Ret. Lt. PFD)

Oct 11, 2026

72, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at RI Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Jane (Chapman) Rachiele. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marita (Cavanaugh) Rachiele; loving children, Joseph M. Rachiele and his fiancée Caitlin Conte, Michaela C. Rachiele, and Kaitlyn A. Rachiele;...

Deborah A. "Debby" (D'Abate) Iannuccilli

Deborah A. "Debby" (D'Abate) Iannuccilli

Oct 10, 2026

73, of Johnston passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Michael W. Iannuccilli, with whom she shared forty years of marriage.

Born on August 11, 1953, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Calitri) D’Abate. Debby lived a life centered on devotion to her family,...

Kathleen M. (Trainor) Quinn

Kathleen M. (Trainor) Quinn

Oct 9, 2026

Our beloved mother, Kathleen M. (Trainor) Quinn, 88, of Narragansett and Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at Westerly Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Seekonk, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Alice (McCarthy) Trainor. She married John H. “Jack” Quinn in 1959, and they settled in Cranston, where they raised their...

Beverly A. (Gallo) Pezza

Beverly A. (Gallo) Pezza

Oct 3, 2026

84, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Roberts Health Center in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Pezza, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Mignanelli) Gallo.

Beverly remained active throughout her life and found joy in golf,...

Janet R. Butmarc

Janet R. Butmarc

Oct 2, 2026

76, of Providence, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Peter Libbey for 44 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Cardillo) Abbatamarco.

A medical laboratory technician of long and distinguished service, Janet trained at Rhode Island Junior College. She spent 17 years in...

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