All Obituaries

DONALD R. MARTIN, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Virginia R. (Covill) Martin, and his children, Donna Guido (John), Robert Martin (Lillian), Karol Sharkey (James), and Patricia Norberg (Rick Bouza); loving grandfather of Frank, Beth, James, Stephen, Rebecca, Sarah, Alycia, and Ericka; loving great-grandfather of Layla, Maya, Lucas, Lily and Jaxon.  He had ten brothers and sisters, and is survived by Dorothy...

70, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Charles R. O’Brien. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Martino) Bottone.   Paula worked as an assistant teacher at Head Start in Providence for over 30 years. She was a loving, gentle person who was always so generous to others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.   Paula was the loving mother of John...

GINA (BLUNDO) VALENTE, 69, of Cranston, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife for 44 years of Richard D. Valente.  Born in Raviscanina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Cesarina (Cazzani) Blundo and she moved to the US in 1971. Gina worked in fashion retail for many years before retiring.  She loved the arts, history, reading and spending time outdoors on hot summer...

71, of Pascoag, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Amityville, NY she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mae (Bell) Hembach. Denise worked as a registered nurse at RI Hospital. Previously, she worked as an English and Business teacher in the North Smithfield school department for 30 years. Denise was a devoted animal lover and loved the game of hockey. A force to be reckoned with, she made an impact on everyone...

45, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Daina M. (Santurri) May and the beloved father of Olivia and Evan May. Born in Providence, he was the treasured son and grandson of the late Ann Mattson and Anna Mattson (Delmastro).   Besides his wife and children, he leaves behind his dear siblings, Christine Link (Jason), Michelle Ziobrowski (Robert) and Melissa Allen and his father, Thomas May Sr. TJ was the adored son- in- law of Anthony &...

 74, of Johnston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 with his beloved wife of 26 years Marion (Gallagher) by his side. Frank was born on September 23, 1948 in Providence, to the late Frank Chiello, Sr. and Eleanor “Mama” (Camassa) Chiello. Frank graduated from Central High School in 1968 where he played football. He played as a defensive back and received the nickname “Forearm Frank”. Early in life he worked with his father at The Foundry and with...

85, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Born on January 15, 1938. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael A. Caparrelli, and was predeceased by her beloved son, Michael B. Caparrelli. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Jeannette (Violante) Asciolla, and sister of the late Angelo “Sonny” Asciolla. Ann was a loyal fan of the Red Sox, and enjoyed watching their games. Ann is survived by her nephew, Gary N. Asciolla and his wife...

83, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Kent Hospital, Warwick surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lillian (DiRaimo) Ferrara for nearly 61 years. Born in Providence and raised in Bristol, he was a son of the late William and Anne (Rich) Ferrara. Mr. Ferrara received a Certificate of Apprenticeship from the C.O. Hoffacker Co. and worked as a Master Machine Tool Rebuilder for over 40 years before retiring. He was a US Army Reserve Veteran. Bill was a...

Anita C. Lupoli, Age 94, surrounded by her loving family passed away Sunday, May 21st entered into the Gates of Eternal Heaven.  Anita was the High School Sweet Heart of the late Livio F. Lupoli.  They shared 56 beautiful years together.   She leaves her saddened family, Adoring, loving daughter and son-in-law Kathleen Rendine and Joseph Rendine, Jr. of North Scituate with whom she resided with and enjoyed 7 ½ years together, loving son Robert Lupoli and...

95, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Young. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (McCarthy) Heron.   Eilene was the loving mother of Albert J. Parenteau, William F. Parenteau, Joseph Parenteau, Eilene Monteiro, Marlene Macaruso, Diane Alba Vandal, Donna Parenteau, Denise Altimari, Shirley Shippee, Carole Manzi, Richard Young, and the...