All Obituaries

68, of Lincoln, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aldred and Catherine (Sullivan) Blinkhorn. Kathy was a nurse for many years, she loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed trips to Disney and dining out. Kathy is survived by her loving children, Catherine Kilduff of Lincoln, and Robert Kilduff and his wife Jennifer of Lincoln. Cherished nana of Ciara and Mackenzie Kilduff, and adored...

96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Caruolo Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Angelina (Perrini) Rotondo. Anna loved spending time with her family and friends. Anna is survived by her loving children, Norman Caruolo and his wife Alysia of Longmeadow, MA, and Janice Caruolo Hartman of La Mirada, CA. She was the cherished grandmother of Anthony Caruolo....

34 of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 4, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife Haley (Doster) Fields and their newborn son Zaymar Fields of Cranston, RI. Derek is survived by his mother Angelette Gorham of Syracuse, NY and his father Derrick Fields of Tampa, FL. Derek also leaves behind his sister Tanika Fields and brother Taureen Fields both of Syracuse, NY, and his sister Tasha Gnuschke of Biloxi, MS. Derek is also survived by his nana Betty...

Louis “Lou” A. Schiapo, Sr., 80 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday December 2, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Bambino and Rose (Cole) Schiapo. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Evans) Schiapo for 56 years. Lou was employed by the City of Cranston, in Building Maintenance for many years until his retirement.  He was a member of the Knights of Colombus, a member and a Past President of the St. Mary’s...

Anthony R. Leone, Ph.D., of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 30, 2023.  Anthony was the loving husband of Ella Leone, the trusted father, friend, and confidant to his son Anthony R. Leone, II, Esq. and his wife Chelsie L. Horne.  Anthony will be dearly missed by his two grandchildren who he most adored: Zachary Anthony Leone and Emma Amelia Leone.  Anthony attended Classical High School and graduated from Hope High School....

Maria Cristofaro, 94, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 29, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Marietta (Sinapi) Palumbo. She was the devoted wife of the late Pasco “Pat” Cristofaro. Mary was a woman who took great pride in her appearance and always dressed to impress.  Her love of fashion brought her to work in the jewelry and retail industry.  She took pride in keeping her home...

97, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence (Santoro) Rosa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Luisa (Maiola) Rosa.   William was a US Navy Veteran serving in World War II. After his military service, he worked as a printer for many years. After retirement he spent much of his spare time woodworking and wine making, which became...

Marie L. (Pizzuti) Casale, 91, of The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic S. Casale.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Teresa (Esposito) Pizzuti. Marie worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring. She was the devoted mother of Michael G. Casale and Kenneth S. Casale (Lynn) all of Cranston; loving grandmother Christopher...

97, of Cranston passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Emma.   Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Cifichiello) Renzi. She leaves three children, Rosemary Wilbur and her husband the late Raymond Wilbur, Diane Jordan and her husband William and Lewis Emma; two granddaughters, Tracy Jordan and Tara (Wilbur) Franzonello; and five great-grandhchildren, Thomas Cardillo, Anthony...

Anna F. (Giachieri) Girasole, 97, of Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Providence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Armando Girasole.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aguilino and Ida (Angeli) Giachieri. Anna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends which gave her much joy. She is survived by generations of loving nieces and nephews and was the dear sister of the...