All Obituaries

81, of Cranston passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Roland D. Hughes for fifty-seven years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Menna) Florio.  A 1959 graduate of Cranston High School and Johnson & Wales University, Carolyn worked for the League of Credit Unions for many years before retiring.  Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Michael Hughes of...

Robert J Forand Sr. Batt. Chief JFD (ret.), 72, passed away at his home surrounded by his devoted family on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oliver and Catherine (Peckenham) Forand. Robert proudly served his country in the US Army’s 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized-The Red Diamond) during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged after serving overseas. He carried his experiences from the war with him and used those moments as a springboard...

67, of Narragansett passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was a son of the late William and Helen (Downs) Mulholland; and a brother of the late William (Billy) Mulholland.  Kevin was the beloved husband of Ann (Lockwood) Mulholland for forty years and the loving father to Patrick and his wife Karen of Narragansett and Alison Cavallo and her husband Jeffrey of Warwick.  He was the loving G-Dogg to his grandson...

76, of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Sulmona Province L’Aquila, Italy he was the son of the late Berardino and Lusiana Ricci. When Aldo arrived in the United States in 1969, he settled in the North End of Boston where he began his career at Central Beef. Aldo soon met his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Franca (Letteri) Ricci. Shortly after, the couple began their life in the...

74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Elisa A. (Falco) Gemma for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Margaret (Martinelli) Gemma.   Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter Sherry McKenna and her husband Daniel, and his brother Ralph Gemma.  He was the brother of the late Ronald Gemma and Diane Paglia.  He also leaves...

HACHADOOR “ARCHIE” ERGANIAN, JR., 85, of Barrington, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen P. (Cooney) Erganian and the late Judith (Mascena) Erganian; and loving father of Candace Moukhtarian and her husband Hagop of East Providence. Hachadoor was a tool & die maker in the jewelry industry for many years. He was a talented gardener and enjoyed antiquing. Besides his wife...

Marie DiBona, 88, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Riverview Nursing Center, in Coventry. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio DiBona and the late Michelina Mezzatesta DiBona.  She loved to sing, dance and a talented artist. Her paintings could be found hanging her home, along with the homes of her friends and relatives. In her free time enjoyed bingo, slot machines at the casino, and playing the lottery. She was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan, New England...

78, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on March 22,2023 at the age of 78 at the Grand Strand Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 35 years, Christine Martino, his sons Richard Martino Jr and Mark Maynard, daughter Jessica Kimmick, granddaughters Elizabeth Martino and Jordan Kimmick and Grandson Hunter Kimmick as well as two Great-Grandchildren Cameron and Lilliann. Richard was born on December 7th, 1944 in Providence, RI. He spent nearly...

Jovanni “Jova” Emilio Del Giudice  21, passed away on March 22, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Richard D. Del Giudice and Evelyn J. Perez both of Providence. Jovanni was a student at the Community College of Rhode Island. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, while constantly working and focusing on his future goals. Besides his parents, he is survived by his dear siblings: Clarissa, Armani, and Alexis Del Giudice; His...

96, a longtime resident of Johnston passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Peter Thomas Pandolfini. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Gemma) DeAngelis. Mrs. Pandolfini worked for the Town of Johnston for many years before retiring.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family. She is survived by her loving son, Richard Pandolfini and his wife Lisa of South Kingstown; and two cherished grandchildren,...