Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Michael Soscia, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
On August 6, 2026, Michael Soscia, Jr., 68, of Cranston, Rhode Island, was chosen to lead God’s landscaping crew in Heaven. Michael is now in charge of the tractor and lawnmower division and will forever oversee the care and maintenance of God’s green lawns and pastures.
Michael was the son of Michael Soscia Sr. and Pauline Eve Benjamin Soscia, both of...
Joseph "Leo" Gauvin
Aug 6, 2026
92, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence. He was the devoted partner of Kathleen Moretti for eighteen years and the beloved husband of the late Marie (Palumbo) Gauvin. Born in Providence, Leo was the son of the late Omer and Marie-Ange (Hamel) Gauvin.
A lifelong craftsman, he began working as an...
Mary Ann (Ranucci) Rotondo
Aug 5, 2026
99, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Rotondo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Rose (Giarrusso) Ranucci.
As a child, she loved to play softball and helped her family with chores and caring for her siblings. Throughout...
Irene A. Moretti
Aug 5, 2026
91, of Providence and formerly of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Donald Moretti, Sr., with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Elvira (DiBiasio) Tartaglia.
Mrs. Moretti worked for many years as a supervisor...
Jacqueline A. (Fournier) Walker
Aug 4, 2026
80, of Cranston RI passed away on August 4, 2026.
Born on April 18, 1946 in Providence, RI, to the late Maurice & Therese (Letourneau) Fournier, Jackie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver whose warmth touched everyone who knew her.
On August 4, 1969, she married David J. Walker and together they built a family rooted in love and togetherness....
Alfred A. Veltri, Esq.
Aug 3, 2026
77, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria (Guido) Veltri.
A graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College, Fred went on to earn his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law in Ohio.
A member of the RI Bar Association and the American Bar Association,...
Lucille A. Razza
Aug 2, 2026
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Lucille A. Razza, 77 of Cranston passed away on Sunday August 2, 2026. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Guido and Margaret (Tammaro) Razza.
Lucille was employed for the State of Rhode Island, working for the Division of Taxation for many years prior to her retirement. She was a private person, that enjoyed the simple moments in...
Ennis J. "Buz" Bisbano
Aug 2, 2026
Educator • Military Officer • Musician
Ennis J. "Buz" Bisbano, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Bristol and Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family.
Above all of his many accomplishments, Buz considered his nearly seventy-four-year marriage to his beloved wife, Theresa "Terry" (Esposito) Bisbano, to be the greatest blessing of...
Geraldine A. (Razza) Steinmetz
Aug 2, 2026
,84, of Cranston, passed away Sunday August 2, 2026 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Elda (Jackvony) Razza.
Geraldine was an Inspector for the US Postal Service for many years before retiring. She loved being with her family and friends and was the life of the party.
She...
Virginia M. (Navaretta) Dalo
Aug 2, 2026
93, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund N. Dalo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica (Remaka) Navaretta.
Virginia worked in sales for various companies, including The Outlet Co. Known as the life of the party, she took...
Carlos Acevedo
Jul 31, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend, Carlos E. Acevedo, who peacefully passed away on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Guatemala, Carlos was the beloved son of the late Maria Teresa Lopez Caballeros and the devoted husband of Marta J....
Gina Monica Mazika
Jul 31, 2026
55, of Cranston, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Maureen M. (Vescera) Mazika of Cranston and the late Alex E. Mazika, Jr.
Gina was the loving and devoted mother of Tiffany A. Coletta, Kevin B. Coletta, II and Amanda...
Emelia F. DiPippo
Jul 31, 2026
Emelia Frances (Trombetti) DiPippo, 86 of Cranston, RI died Friday. She shed the robes of mortality and leaped into eternity, leaving heavy hearts and joyful memories for all that knew her. Emelia was born on September 2, 1939, to Umberto Trombetti Sr. and Antonetta (Gazerro) Trombetti. She was the mother of Lori-Ann DiPippo of Cranston, Gina DiPippo of College Park,...
Mario Sabino
Jul 31, 2026
Mario Sabino, 58, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Johnston, RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 21, 1967, in Chicago, IL, Mario lived a life defined by devotion to his family, his work, and the many friends who cherished his company.
Mario was the beloved husband of Enrica Sabino, and together they built a home filled...
Antonette "Honey" (Dimente) Carbone
Jul 30, 2026
of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Brentwood Nursing Home. She was 98 years old.
Honey was the beloved wife of the late Albert R. Carbone, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and devotion. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of the late Alfred and Theresa...
Robert P. Teolis
Jul 29, 2026
of Cranston, RI passed away on his birthday July 29, 2026 at the age of 86 due to complications with dementia and pneumonia. He leaves his wife, Lynn of 57 years; his children Robin M. (Teolis) Williams (deceased), and his son Glenn A. Teolis; his brothers Richard (Joan), David (Ann), John (Doreen), and Peter (Doreen); his grandchildren Victoria Silvestri (Alec),...
Lillian Frances (Ranallo) Brosco
Jul 29, 2026
of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 30, 1931, Lillian was a daughter of the late Thomas F. Ranallo Sr. and the late Jennie (Damiani) Ranallo. She was the beloved widow of Godfrey Brosco, whom she married on June 3, 1950, and...
Stephen W. Avanzino, Sr.
Jul 27, 2026
passed away peacefully in Narragansett, RI on July 27, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Roslyn, NY, the son of Laurence and Elizabeth, Steve grew up in Roslyn, Plandome, NY, Tenafly, NJ, and Narragansett before moving with his young family to New Canaan, CT, where he lived for many years. As a youth, he competed in wrestling and was...
Thomas Lancia
Jul 26, 2026
passed away on July 26, 2026 at age 97 in Briarclif Manor, New York. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ann Lancia (Carbone), his son, Thomas, his daughter in-law Nancy and his grandson Nicholas. He was born on November 19, 1928, the son of Bernardino and Annunziata (Gelfuso) Lancia of Cranston, Rhode Island, one of eleven siblings,...
Norman Angelo Querceto
Jul 25, 2026
86, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born in Providence, Norman attended St. Theresa’s School, La Salle Academy and Providence College. He spent much of his corporate career with Fram Corporation and later co-owned two Meineke Muffler shops and Mighty Distributing, an automotive parts warehouse.
Norman enjoyed golfing, playing bocce, working on home projects and spending time with family and friends....
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