Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Dorothy Ann (DeSimone) Cianci
Jul 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce that Dorothy A. Cianci, 86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Louis R. Cianci, with whom she shared more than 57 years of love, commitment, and countless treasured memories.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Saccoccio) DeSimone.
Dorothy...
Elvira M. Urena
Jul 17, 2026
Elvira M. Urena, 88 of Johnston, passed away on Friday July 17, 2026, with her family by her side. Born in the Dominican Republic she was the daughter of the late Felix Urena and Blasina Alvarez. She was the devoted wife of the late Regino Gomez.
A natural born caregiver, she was a devoted, and loving homemaker caring for her children...
Olive (Pagliarini) DiFranco
Jul 17, 2026
Olive Cecile (Pagliarini) DiFranco, age 94, of Cranston, died on the morning of July 17, 2026. She was the wife of the late Tullio J. DiFranco, daughter of the late Marco and Angelina (Mottola) Pagliarini, sister of the late Edward Pagliarini, mother of Debra Thomson, Linda Murray (John), and Julie DiFranco, grandmother of 7, John Frankin Murray, (Melissa Murray) Edward...
Dolores A. (DiMuccio) Tortorella
Jul 17, 2026
born on April 10, 1936, in Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dolores leaves behind a cherished legacy of devotion to her family and a life filled with warmth, generosity, and love.
Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Tortorella. She was a devoted mother to Lori Anne Lang and...
Ibrahim Elias Boutros
Jul 16, 2026
86, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Al-Hasakah, Syria, Ibrahim was the beloved son of the late Elias Boutros and the late Bahija Melke. He was raised with strong values of faith, family, and perseverance. In 1984, he immigrated to the United...
Robert D. Foster Jr.
Jul 16, 2026
73, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Robert shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Walsh) Foster. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Foster Sr., and Ruth (Minard) Foster.
Robert began his professional journey at the very start of...
Anthony "Tony" G. Izzo
Jul 15, 2026
Anthony “Tony” G. Izzo of Scituate passed away on July 15, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ralph C. and Gloria (Iannelli) Izzo. He was the devoted husband of Dina (Izzi) Izzo.
Tony was a graduate of Johnston High School and received his college degree from Northeastern University and Roger...
MaryAnn (Iacono) Brady
Jul 15, 2026
84, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis W. Brady Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Veronica (Montecalvo) Iacono.
She is survived by her loving son Scott Brady and his wife Colleen of Warwick;...
Lucia M. (Ferreira) Simão
Jul 15, 2026
72, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Antonio Simão for 50 years. Born in Prados, Portugal, Lucia was the devoted daughter of the late Manuel and Amelia (Carvalho) Rei.
A loving homemaker, Lucia found great joy in cooking and baking for her family, cherishing...
Antonio B. Cardi
Jul 14, 2026
89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Home. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Americo and Jeanette (Perrino) Cardi and the beloved husband of the late Els (Verwaaijen) Cardi.
Above all else, Tony was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His life's greatest purpose was providing for his...
Michael H. Gates, Ret CPD
Jul 14, 2026
Michael H. Gates, Det. Sgt. (Ret.) Cranston Police, 64 of Cranston, passed away on July 14, 2026, with his family by his side. He received a devastating diagnosis of ALS just over two years ago. Michael battled his disease with all the qualities that defined him as an person. He battled hand in hand with his family filled with extraordinary...
Barbara E. (Boitano) Rouse
Jul 13, 2026
born on February 5, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home in Charlestown, Rhode Island on July 13, 2026. She was 89 years old.
Barbara’s life was marked by dedication—to her family, to her faith, and to the service of others. A proud graduate of St. Xavier High School and the Community College of Rhode Island, she...
Mary Ann (Luca) Amadio
Jul 12, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Amadio surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of George B. Amadio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Puleo) Luca.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children: John Amadio and his wife...
Lawrence M. Celani
Jul 12, 2026
76, of Scituate Vista Ave., Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Karen (Lomastro) Celani. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Peter and Lillian (Turner) Celani.
Lawrence worked in communications in the radio industry for many years before retiring.
He was the loving father of Mary E. Wentzell...
David Mulholland
Jul 8, 2026
69, of Middletown, formerly a longtime resident of the Knightsville area of Cranston, RI, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Royal Health Forest Farm Nursing Home. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Edward and Virginia (Mosca) Mulholland. He was the brother of the late Edward and Alan Mulholland.
David is survived by his longtime...
Annette (Klanian) Topakian
Jul 7, 2026
of 75 Minnesota Ave., Warwick, passed away peacefully with family on July 7, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hospice in Providence.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sarkis and Santoukd (Begian) Klanian; wife of the late Theodore Topakian for 59 years; mother of Gregory C. Topakian of Westboro, MA (wife Christine Hmura), Diane M. Topakian of Conestoga, PA...
Arlene Marie (Giannini) Nolan
Jul 7, 2026
79, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. She was the wife of the late Robert Nolan.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Evelyn (Giarusso) Giannini.
Arlene graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked for the State of RI, Department of Children & Families.
She enjoyed cooking and was an animal lover.
Arlene leaves her...
Julia A. (Redinger) Jacavone
Jul 7, 2026
92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Carlo J. Jacavone for 73 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Althea (Dunbar) Redinger.
Julia possessed a remarkable green thumb and took great joy in tending her garden...
Dimitri Peter Emmanouel Vourvachakis
Jul 6, 2026
Dimitri Peter Emmanouel Vourvachakis, 26 of West Warwick passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 6, 2026. He was the beloved son of George and Ann (Lekos) Vourvachakis, and the younger twin brother of Anastasia.
Besides his parents and his sister, he is survived by his maternal grandmother Eugenia Lekos, his uncle Dr. Andrew Lekos and his daughters Alexia and Leticia; his...
Joan (Lapati) Ladefian
Jul 4, 2026
Joan (Lapati) Ladefian, of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Brentwood Nursing Home. She lived a long, full, and beautiful life, one defined by unwavering devotion to her family, enduring friendships, quiet generosity, and countless cherished memories. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony...
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