Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Alfred F. "Fred" Barra
Jun 21, 2026
83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance “Betty” (Orsi) Barra. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Jennie (Golato) Barra.
Fred spent his early years growing up on Federal Hill. He worked as a Master Plumber...
Robert "Bob" MacDonald
Jun 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” MacDonald, 82, passed away on June 20, 2026, at his summer residence in Wakefield, RI, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Arlene, and their son, John.
Bob was born in Albany, NY, to Edmund and Julia MacDonald. He was one of six children. His brother Edmund and sisters Julia, Kathleen, and Mary...
Laurie A. Kelly
Jun 19, 2026
(68), beloved family woman, passionate activist, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by family seven months after the death of her adoring husband of 43 years, Michael G Riley. She was born on May 16, 1958, in Dalton, Massachusetts.
A loving mother, she is survived by her children: Brett Kelly-Riley...
Carol Ann (Bouchard) Kelley
Jun 19, 2026
Carol Ann Kelley, of Rose Drive in Exeter, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab in West Kingston. After 44 years of marriage, Carol Ann leaves her husband, retired Cranston Fire Department Lieutenant Steven F. Kelley. She was the daughter of the late Rene and Rose (Ruggieri) Bouchard. Both Carol and Steve were raised...
Josephine B. Gemma
Jun 19, 2026
June 18, 1933 – June 19, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Josephine B. Gemma (Lanzi), who departed this world peacefully on June 19, 2026 , just a day after celebrating her 93rd birthday. Josephine was surrounded by her loving family at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.
Josephine was the cherished daughter of...
Linda Ruggieri Carbone
Jun 18, 2026
68 of Scituate passed away June 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. Ruggieri and Leona Ruggieri (Palombo).
She is survived by her devoted children, Jaclyn and Jon Augustine, Anthony Carbone and William Gilman, and their father Frank Carbone. Linda was...
Thomas Pesaturo
Jun 17, 2026
Thomas "Tommy" Pesaturo, 75, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of the late Annette Celani Pesaturo and the son of the late Carl and Frances Pesaturo.
Tommy leaves behind his daughter, Blair-Victoria; granddaughter, Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Steven Williams; brother, Russell Pesaturo; nephew, Jake ; cousins, and many friends
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Anthony W. Bucci, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
94, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Ancona) Bucci, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the devoted son of the late Pasquale and Rose (DiMuccio) Bucci.
Anthony proudly served his country during the Korean War as a...
Salvatore J. Capirchio
Jun 17, 2026
79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry. He was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (Ricci) Capirchio.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Katherine (Zabatta) Capirchio. Sal proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He later served as Assistant Recreation Director...
Norberto G. Concepcion, M.D.
Jun 17, 2026
92, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Florence (Burns) Concepcion. Born in Calinan, Davao City, Philippines, he was the son of the late Severino and Asuncion (Gamboa) Concepcion.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving sons, Marc Concepcion and his wife Anoushka, and...
Antonina (Saia) Mercurio
Jun 14, 2026
100, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Mercurio. Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Rosalia (Lo Buono) Saia.
Antonina worked in the jewelry industry for many years. She also worked with her daughter for her...
Paula T. Proulx
Jun 12, 2026
Paula T. Proulx, 80 of Warren passed away on Friday June 12, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Cascione) Traverse. She was the beloved wife of 47 years to Norman Proulx whom she actually met at FM Global where she retired after a very long successful career.
Paula was a kind, loving and...
Carol Ann (Soprano) Ryan
Jun 12, 2026
77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Ryan. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis Soprano and Angelina (Torti) Soprano.
She is survived by her loving son, Benjamin Ryan; dear brother James Soprano; cherished niece and nephew Leeanne Soprano, David Soprano, and grand-nephew Bellamy...
Kerrie Anne Foley
Jun 12, 2026
72, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Encompass Health, Johnston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helene (Bridgewater) Foley.
Kerrie dedicated 46 years of her life to taking care of children. As a pediatric nurse (LPN) she worked for fifteen years in the Potter building at Rhode Island Hospital then...
Gerard E. Tetreault
Jun 11, 2026
Gerard E. Tetreault passed away peacefully at 95 years of age on June 11, 2026.
Jerry was a devoted husband of 73 years to his wife Jennie, a dedicated father of three and a trusted mentor to his many friends and extended family. He was a former Superintendent of Schools in Foster, RI, and a longtime principal of the Captain Isaac...
Robert "Bob" Bruno
Jun 11, 2026
Robert "Bob" Bruno 87, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Flanagan) Bruno for 60 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank Buerry and Anna (Agugiaro) Buerry.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Christopher Bruno, and Amy Bruno and her husband Hayden...
Theresa Brennan
Jun 10, 2026
Theresa Brennan, 99 of Cranston passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at home with her daughter by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alice (Lapointe) Labonte. She was the wife of the late George A. Brennan.
She was a loving, kind and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She looked forward to...
Adele Rose (Barbato) Blackman
Jun 10, 2026
a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated professional, passed away on June 10, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, Adele’s life was marked by a steadfast commitment to family, community, and her work.
Adele devoted many years to her career in human resources within the business office at Moses Brown School, where she was valued for her warmth and professionalism....
Lynne M. (O'Hara) Marciano
Jun 10, 2026
Lynne M. (O'Hara) Marciano, 57 of Cranston passed away on Wednesday June 9, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Patricia D. (Doherty) O’Hara and the late J. Thomas O’Hara.
Lynne was a 1986 graduate of Cranston West High School. She then continued her education at the University of Rhode Island, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1990. While...
Caroline Esther (Andreoli) Pitman
Jun 10, 2026
86, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 10, 2026. Born on January 21, 1940, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the beloved daughter of Giacomina Rose Mannarelli and Cesare Andreoli, both born in Italy. A proud first-generation American, Caroline graduated from Mount Pleasant High School with the Class of 1958 and later, The...
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