OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Thomas K. Shahinian, MD

Thomas K. Shahinian, MD

Oct 20, 2025

85, of Carlisle, Massachusetts, formerly of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, died on October 20, 2025. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Ann Gail Shahinian (Scacciotti). He was the cherished father of Bethany Ann Richman (Michael Richman) and Karen Ann Shahinian, and devoted grandfather of Samuel Thomas, Lily Ann, Jack Thomas, and William Thomas. He is also...

Susan M. Richardson

Susan M. Richardson

Oct 20, 2025

Susan Mary Richardson, 53, of Voluntown, CT, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Kent Hospital, with all her family at her side. She was born in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late James J. and Irene (McDonnell) Richardson. She was the beloved wife of her lifelong love, David M. Romano. Susan worked 15 years...

Anna R. (Marandola) Jacavone

Anna R. (Marandola) Jacavone

Oct 19, 2025

98, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025 at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Johnston after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John A. Jacavone.

Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Catherine (D’Acchioli) Marandola. She was employed at Bostich in East Greenwich for twenty eight years before...

James J. Richardson

James J. Richardson

Oct 17, 2025

James J. Richardson, 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 17, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Riverside, RI, he was the son of the late William E. and Madeline (Donahue) Richardson. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene C. (McDonnell) for 58 years. James was a Heavy Equipment Operator for...

Robert A. "Bobby Mac" MacLellan

Robert A. "Bobby Mac" MacLellan

Oct 17, 2025

Robert Allan MacLellan (aka Bob, Rob, Robbie, Uncle Bob, Toad, Mac, Monk, Uncle Robbie, Uncle Rob, Uncle Bobby, Bobby Versace) of Scituate, RI passed away on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 chronological years old but with the spirit of a 7-year-old. Rob was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Madeline (Morra) MacLellan, his brother...

Annette (Guercia) Angeli

Annette (Guercia) Angeli

Oct 17, 2025

Annette Guercia Angeli, 86, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Hope Health Hospice surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Anthony Angeli of East Greenwich, RI and Boynton Beach, FL; mother of sons Anthony Angeli Jr. of West Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Steven and Tracy Angeli of Boca Raton, FL; grandsons Quentin and Sebastian Angeli...

Filomena A. "Dolly" (Solitro) Rossi

Filomena A. "Dolly" (Solitro) Rossi

Oct 16, 2025

83, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at South County Hospital, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was the cherished wife of Vincent Rossi, with whom she shared sixty beautiful years of marriage. Born in Providence, Dolly was the devoted daughter of the late Michael Solitro and Francesca (Ceglia) Solitro.

Dolly is survived by her three loving children: Vincent Rossi III...

Raymond B. Sepe, Sr.

Raymond B. Sepe, Sr.

Oct 16, 2025

90, of Scituate, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bucci) Sepe for 68 years, sweethearts for 84 years. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Anna (Capirchio) Sepe.

Raymond was a US Air Force Veteran, where he served as a meteorologist. He was the founder and CEO of Electro Standards...

George J. Boitano

George J. Boitano

Oct 16, 2025

92, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully at home in Narragansett, RI, on October 16, 2025. Born in Providence on December 5, 1932, he was the son of John and Ida (Barchi) Boitano and grew up in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence with his five siblings, John (Phyllis), Joan Petrone (Al), Barbara Rouse, Robert and Peter. He was predeceased by...

Isabel Lopez

Isabel Lopez

Oct 15, 2025

82, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in El Salvador, she embarked on a journey that would lead her to America, where she settled in Massachusetts for the past 60 years.

Isabel was a dedicated housekeeper, known for her strong work ethic and her unwavering commitment to caring for those around...

Thomas A. Murphy

Thomas A. Murphy

Oct 15, 2025

72, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Diana L. (Stokes) Murphy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas J.F. Murphy and Angela D. (Giunta) Murphy.

Thomas was an electrician and owner of T. Murphy Electric for many years.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Candice Murphy,...

Geraldine "Geri" (Broady) Spirito

Geraldine "Geri" (Broady) Spirito

Oct 15, 2025

76, of Marne St., Johnston, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of Francis “Frank” Spirito. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius “Neil” and Eleanor (Gallo) Broady, Sr.

Besides her husband Frank, she was the devoted mother of Christina...

David L. LaVallee Sr. (Ret. PFD)

David L. LaVallee Sr. (Ret. PFD)

Oct 15, 2025

79, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Facility in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Francine C. (Bonanno) LaVallee. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Myrtle L. (Shirley) LaVallee.

He is survived by his loving sons, David L. LaVallee Jr. and his wife...

Yolanda J. (Buccoliero) Rucco

Yolanda J. (Buccoliero) Rucco

Oct 14, 2025

93, of Cranston, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Briarcliffe Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Rucco and the daughter of the late Emiddio Buccoliero and Giovannia “Jenny” (Fiore) Buccoliero. She was a sister to the late Concetta Hopkins, Elizabeth Andrews, Teresa Davenport, Helen Panogas, Marie Cook, and...

Sophie (Hagopian) Surabian

Sophie (Hagopian) Surabian

Oct 14, 2025

beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went to be with the Lord peacefully on October 14, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born June 4, 1935, and was part of the first set of triplets delivered at Lying-Inn Hospital in Providence. Her parents, Yeghese (George) and Siranoosh Hagopian were genocide survivors from Armenia. Sophie...

Andrew R. "Butch" Spirito, Sr.

Andrew R. "Butch" Spirito, Sr.

Oct 14, 2025

Andrew R. "Butch" Spirito, Sr., 81, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at home. Born on February 12, 1944, in Providence he was the son of the late Michael Spirito, Sr. and the late Lillian (Spirito) Martini. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Paliotti) Spirito, they shared nearly 62 years of marriage. 

He was graduate of...

Salvatore Saccoccio

Salvatore Saccoccio

Oct 14, 2025

94, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Marsden) Saccoccio. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Domenico and Lucia (Stamengio) Saccoccio.

Mr. Saccoccio was a Registered Architect and owner of Saccoccio and Associates in Cranston for many years until his retirement. Besides RI he was certified in Florida...

Carol Hope (Graves) Previte

Carol Hope (Graves) Previte

Oct 14, 2025

81, of Narragansett and Fort Myers, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at West Shore Health Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Previte. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Connie (Lucca) Graves.

Carol is survived by her loving daughters, Gina Janton and her husband Joe, and Shelley Previte;...

Sandra Jean Vallier

Sandra Jean Vallier

Oct 13, 2025

68, of Warwick, passed away on October 13, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Barbara Whyte (Ruggiero) and Alfred Vallier.

Sandra devoted her life to taking care of others, both personally and professionally.

She is survived by her daughter, Allyson Vallier-Camara (Ryan); her grandchildren, Angelina and Joseph;...

Gian "GG" Joseph Ricci

Gian "GG" Joseph Ricci

Oct 13, 2025

18, of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2025, at home in his mother’s loving arms. Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Jamie C. Ricci and Jessica L. Faiola. He was the loving grandson of Anthony and Charlene Ricci, Joan Faiola, and the late David Faiola, Sr. Gian is also survived by his dear siblings,...

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