All Obituaries

of Greenville passed away Monday December 5, 2022 at RI Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Bessie A. (Cardillo) Cappelluzzi, for 55 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances (DiLorenzo) Cappelluzzi, and a longtime resident of Johnston. Vinny was a former chef at his family owned DiLorenzo’s 1025 Club for many years. He also was a chef at the Queen of Clubs Restaurant at Twin River formerly Lincoln Park and also...

53, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.  He was born in Providence, a son of the late Cosmo and Deanna (Barra) Chirico.  Paul was a correctional officer for many years at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.  He is survived by his loving siblings David W. Chirico and his wife Lori of Hope and Donna L. Chirico of Tennessee. He was also the cherished uncle of Derek, Valerie and Kyle Chirico....

95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 2, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Colafrancesco, Sr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna (Cardillo) Valente.   Josephine was the loving mother of Joseph P. Colafrancesco, Jr. and his wife Carol of Cranston, Jean M. Nunes and her husband John of Warwick, and the late Carol A. Tufts and her surviving husband Stephen Tufts of...

91, of Warwick, passed away on Friday December 2, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late George George and wife of the late Antonio Pacheco. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Toledo) Pontus. Helen was the beloved mother of Richard Pacheco and his companion Rose Lambert and the late Anthony Pacheco and step-mother of Donna Fiore and Linda Faber; she was the loving...

     95, of Coventry formerly of Providence, passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Norato) Quinterno. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Fortunata (Reale) Quinterno. Vincent was the owner & operator of West River Provisions for many years before retiring and was a US Coast Guard veteran. He was the devoted father of Anne Quinterno, Joseph Quinterno and his...

87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Linda (Lombardi) Bianchi. Born in Caserta, Italy he was a son of the late Marcello Bianchi. Mr. Bianchi worked in the jewelry manufacturing industry for thirty years and later worked for Rhode Island Hospital until his retirement. He enjoyed making wine. He leaves four children, Marcello Bianchi of Johnston, Thomas Bianchi of Johnston, Rosa Paparelli of Warwick and Michael Bianchi of...

85 of Freeport, ME formerly of Johnston, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022.  She was the wife of the late John Joseph Allen.   Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred (Allen) Mathers.   Diana was employed at the same time to both H & R Block, at tax season, and LL Bean, Freeport for over 20 years until her retirement.  She loved spending time at the ocean, the outdoors, and traveling.   She was the mother of Debra Pierro,...

  62 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 after a fourteen year courageous battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Brian Canning for twenty-nine years. Born in Portland, ME, she was a daughter of the late John F. “Jack” and Anne (Casey) Haley. Katie was a registered nurse for forty years, receiving her nursing degree from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portland.   She enjoyed skiing and spending winters at Sugar Loaf in...

82, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Houston) DeLuca for 59 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent DeLuca Sr., and Christina (Comite) DeLuca. Mr. DeLuca was a teacher for the Providence School Department for 32 years before retiring. Richard enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox, snacking, going for walks, listening to music, reading, going to yard sales, and spending time with his...

86, of Warwick and Cranston passed away on November 28, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Home in East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard E. Bianco Sr.. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Filomena (Ferrieri) Tavano.   Evelyn graduated Mount Pleasant High School, Providence RI, and then worked at the former Industrial National Bank prior to becoming a full time homemaker raising her family in Warwick RI. After her children were grown she...