All Obituaries

Eleanor Mirante of Cranston, RI passed away on Friday July 19, 2019. Eleanor was a Rhode Island native & beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother & great grandmother. Eleanor dearly loved her family & was a wonderful cook, craft enthusiast, & friend to all. Her humor & warmth was unparalleled.  Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Domenico Mirante, her parents Elisabetta & Antonio Vallande, & five of her siblings; Tony, Rocco, Louie, & Benny Vallande,...

  71, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of William “ Bill” Aquilante. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Benny and Elizabeth (Suzzi) DiManna. Liz was employed at Catholic Cemeteries for 13 years until her retirement.   Besides her husband she is survived by her loving children William Aquilante III and his wife Lori of North...

47, of Coventry, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Susan L. (Ruscito) Reniere of West Warwick and Donald J. Reniere and his wife Helen of Cranston.  Alicia was the devoted mother of Tess, Will and Alec, all of Coventry.  She was the dear sister of Pamela C. Forant and her husband Sean of Smithfield. Alicia graduated from Wheelock College with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, earned a Master's Degree in...

of Douglas Terrace, North Providence, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Potito Catalano and Louise (Turchetta) Procaccini. Joyce was a daycare provider for many years; and loved Mickey Mouse. She was the devoted mother of Debra A. Jarvis and her husband Roland of Greenville, Richard A. Pepe and his wife Paula and Wendy J. Mulligan, all of Warwick; cherished grandmother of Melissa, Richard Jr., Roland III, Samantha, Amanda and...

90, of Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Rainone. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Luisa (Pelino) DiBenedetto. Mrs. Rainone worked for Coro Jewelry Manufacturing for many years before retiring to care for her three grandchildren.  She enjoyed going to the casino to play bingo with her cousin Rosie. She leaves her three children, Linda Rainone Nastari, Sandra...

A. Vincent “Vinnie/Sonny” Igliozzi a life-long resident of Providence’s Silver Lake neighborhood, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 surrounded by his family and other loved ones. He was the husband of 40 years to the late Dolores Ann (DelBonis) and the son of the late Angelo J. and Luisa (Zoglio) Igliozzi of south-central Italy. He leaves his three children, Angelica L. Igliozzi and her husband Robert Colantuono, The Honorable David V. Igliozzi, Esq. and his wife...

Margaret (Perry) Ottaviano, 92, also known as “Minga” or “Midge,” died peacefully Sunday morning among loved ones, in the bed she had shared with her devoted husband for more than 67 years. She and Americo (Rick) were inseparable, raising a family and anchoring the same loving home in Johnston since the summer of 1952. Her constancy, selflessness and great good humor warmed that home and filled it with joy. She had about her an ease and a calm steady grace that...

96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice of Rhode Island on July 13, 2019. He was the husband of Maria Conceição Santos for 68 years and the son of the late Jose Santos and Francisca Cardoso and brother of the late Manuel Santos. Born in Prados, Celorico da Beira, Portugal he moved to the United States in 1978 to Cranston, RI. He was a member of the Cranston Portuguese Club and a parishioner of St. Matthew’s Church. He is survived by his daughter Emilia...

94, of Narragansett, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Lyle L. Wolf. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Maria (Votta) Montella. She graduated in 1947 from the University of Rhode Island and dedicated herself to her work as a social worker for Catholic Charities for many years before retiring. Tina loved to cook, entertain and spend time with family. ...

67, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Respiratory and Rehab Center of R.I. in Coventry.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Sosio and Concetta (Susi) Petrucci.  He is survived by his loving sister Francine Falcone, and his friend and caretaker Stella Pacheco. Mark received his Bachelor's Degree from the former Barrington University, then went on to work as a music teacher for the Warwick School Department for many years before...