All Obituaries

(formally Sister Mary John), a Sister of the Cross & Passion died peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Bayberry Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation in Pascoag, Rhode Island. Born to the late John and Eva (Savoie) Dempsey on December 1, 1939, sister was a graduate of the Assumption School and St. Xavier's Academy and received her master's degree from Providence College. Sister entered the Passionist Sisters in August 1957 and made her final profession in 1963. An accomplished...

96, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Lincolnwood Nursing Home, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Antonetta (Napolitano) Nardolillo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Esther (Zambarano) Nardolillo. Henry was the owner and operator of Brownie Club Soda Company. He is survived by his loving son Thomas Nardolillo of North Providence and predeceased by his sister Elaine (Nardolillo) Chase. Visiting hours will be...

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Lawson and Beatrice (Brodeur) Wheeler.  Nancy was a graduate of Bryant College, and worked as a Secretary for many years before her retirement. She was the loving mother of Jennifer Ann Fournier and her husband Thomas A. Cunningham III, and the late Brian J. Langton; dear sister of Martha J. VanOver, and the...

96, of Cranston, passed away on April 21, 2024.   She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Santamaria.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Anna ( Conti) Gaglione.  Antonetta was a bookkeeper for the ACI for many years until her retirement.   She is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Montecalvo and her husband Louis , her cherished grandchildren, Lindsey Woods and her husband Keith and Lauren Giroux and her husband Joseph, her great...

Gloria M. (Castelli) Ricci, 93, of Arbor Dr. in Cranston, formerly of Coventry, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her devoted family. She was the cherished wife of the late Ralph R. Ricci. Born in Hartford, CT, Gloria was the daughter of the late Guido and Josephine (DeLuca) Castelli. Gloria was a bookkeeper for many years. She found solace and strength in her faith, as a longstanding member of St. Rocco Church, where she placed her trust in Jesus....

 65, of Cranston passed away Friday April 19, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Sao Bartolomeu De Messines, Portugal he was the son of the late Jose and Mariana (Simoes) Cabrita. He was the beloved husband for almost 44 years of Maria (Trindade) Cabrita. Victor was a paratrooper in Portugal and was proud that he served his home county. He was also an avid marathon runner, golfer, and motorcyclist. He had just retired from XPO logistics where he was a truck driver for the last...

72, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angela (Geremia) Mangili.   Rita is was the loving mother of Enea DeSimone of Cranston and the late Gino DeSimone; cherished granddaughter Maria DeSimone. She was the dear sister of Vilma Bertolini, Richard Mangili and the late Henry Mangili and Angelo “Chuckie” Mangili.   Rita worked for Al’s Glass for many years. She then went on to work...

74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of Kevin McEntee.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Fusco) Pricolo.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Courtney McEntee, Shana Gare and her husband Robert, Ryan McEntee and his wife Rachel, Todd McEntee and his wife Allison; cherished grandchildren Aiden, Kaiya, Lillian, Avery...

93, of Cranston, passed away on April 17, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Louis Meloccaro, who was the love of her life. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marion (Quinn) Morris.  Norma worked as a photographers assistant for Cimarron Studios until her retirement.   She is survived by her loving children, Linda Ricci and her husband Anthony and Diane Meloccaro all of Cranston , her cherished grandchildren, Julie Manzi, Amy...

Rodney P. Thomas, beloved husband, father and grandfather died at home in Jamestown on Wednesday, April 17 after 15 years of courageously living with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the husband of Patricia Foskett Thomas for almost 58 years. He also leaves behind his children Rodney M. Thomas and Julie T. Berry (husband Seth), grandchildren Zach (Alyssa) Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Ginger Berry and Alex Berry. He was predeceased by his son Peter C. Thomas and his granddaughter...