Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Steven E. Resnick
Feb 5, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Steve Resnick who died on February 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with an incurable brain tumor. He was born on June 27, 1949 in Patterson, NJ to the late Bernard and Faye Resnick. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Jerome Resnick for 21 wonderful years. In addition to his wife,...
Joseph C. Giordano
Feb 4, 2026
96, of Scituate Ave., Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of Gertrude M. (Chiaverini) Giordano. Born in East Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Luisa (Angiolillo) Giordano.
Joseph was a barber in Cranston and East Providence since 1947...
William M. Link
Feb 3, 2026
William M. Link, 60, a lifelong Cranston resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 3, 2026.
An avid antique enthusiast, William discovered his lifelong passion for furniture and antiques at a young age while working alongside his father, Jack. What began as an early interest grew into a lifelong calling, and together they built Second Time Around, a well-established furniture...
Elvira Ann "Vera" Payette
Feb 3, 2026
a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born on December 11, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island.
She completed her education at Mount Pleasant High School. She was actively involved in planning reunions, showcasing her dedication to maintaining cherished connections with...
Lianne P. (Houle) Jacavone
Feb 3, 2026
64, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Anthony J. Jacavone. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Beverlianne (Lees) Houle.
Lianne worked as an R.N. at Kent Hospital for the past 19 years. She was also a former bartender at Ribs & Co. in Johnston for many...
Patricia "Patty" Carpenter
Feb 2, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Carpenter, 81of Cranston passed away on Monday February 2, 2026, at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Kathleen (Marker) Diffley. She was the beloved wife of the late Wayne L. Carpenter, and the cherished mother of the late Dawn M. Carpenter.
Patty was a long-time disability consultant, working until her retirement for...
Debra A. Lilli
Feb 2, 2026
Debra A. Lilli, an esteemed professor of literature and writing, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Chepachet, Rhode Island, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 25, 1953, in Cranston, Rhode Island, Debra lived life with a fierce spirit, filled with teaching, music, travel, and cherished family moments.
Debra devoted more than 30 years to educating students at...
Rose (Moretti) D'Arezzo
Feb 2, 2026
90, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Marco D’Arezzo. Born in Monticelli, Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Maria Moretti.
Rose worked for Leviton manufacturing for many years, and more recently at Macy’s. She was the heartbeat of her family and her world revolved...
John J. Winters
Feb 1, 2026
78, formerly of Narragansett and Smithfield, Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 1, 2026. John was born on January 8, 1948, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late John and Kathleen Winters.
A lifelong Rhode Islander, John built a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Winters,...
Steven Paul Procaccini
Jan 31, 2026
We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, and brother, Steven Paul Procaccini, on January 31 2026 after a valiant but brief battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Steven was surrounded by those he loved and cherished at the time of his passing in his home.
Steven was born on March 2, 1963, in Providence, Rhode Island,...
Alba E. (Santagata) Caruso
Jan 29, 2026
beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on January 29, 2026, at the age of 107. Born on October 19, 1918, in Providence, Rhode Island, Alba was a guiding light to her family and a source of warmth to all who knew her.
As a daughter of Giovanni and Giulietta (Bellotti) Santagata, Alba grew up surrounded by the values of...
Maria A. Ettinger
Jan 29, 2026
Maria A. Ettinger, born on January 23, 1944, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Warwick, Rhode Island, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Orlando and Evelyn (Perrotti) Caliri and the devoted wife of the late Milton Ettinger.
Maria spent many years of her professional life as a Pharmacy...
Gerald F. McVicker
Jan 28, 2026
88, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1937, in Providence, RI, to the late Thomas F. and Mary Ellen (Haywood) McVicker.
A respected real estate broker and owner of McVicker Realty, he graduated from LaSalle Academy and furthered his education at the University of Miami. There, he not only pursued his...
Dorothy (Clark) Ruggieri
Jan 28, 2026
Dorothy (Clark) Ruggieri, 84 of East Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 28, 2026. Born in Seekonk, MA, she was daughter of the late John W. and Phoebe (Gomes) Clark. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Ruggieri, they had been married for 61 years prior to his passing.
She was the loving aunt to several nieces, nephews,...
Eda (Iacobbo) Marandola
Jan 26, 2026
passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on October 14, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island, Eda lived a life richly woven with love, dedication, and passion.
For most of her life, Eda was the proud owner of Edie's Beauty Salon located on Dyer Avenue in Cranston. Her salon became a cherished establishment in the community,...
Janet L. Caldwell
Jan 26, 2026
born June 28, 1944 in Providence, RI passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service in her professional and personal life.
Janet's career was marked by her commitment to the North Kingstown community. She held the role of Fire Chief's Secretary for the North Kingstown Fire Department for more than two decades, where she supported the...
Ryan Joseph Colgan
Jan 25, 2026
aged 40, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on January 25, 2026, in Portsmouth, NH. Born in Warwick, RI, Ryan resided in Cranston his entire life. He received his degree as a Registered Nurse, after graduating from CCRI School of Nursing.
Ryan's life was marked by a profound love for the outdoors and physical activities. He was an avid mountain climber, hiker,...
Ronald D. Garafano, Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the devoted and loving husband of Jeanne (Casale) Garafano and loving and devoted father of Ronald D. Garafano, Jr. (Technical Sargeant USAF) and his fiancé Francesca Mancinone.
Ron was the owner of Canterbury Men’s Clothing Store in Cranston for over 40 years where he worked...
Giulio A. Marsella
Jan 24, 2026
87, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday January 24, 2026 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Linda (Pompili) Marsella.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late Albert and Josephine (DeRobbio) Marsella. Giulio was a sales person for Masoneilan for many years.
He was the beloved father of Juliann Allsworth...
Robert Lawrence
Jan 24, 2026
born on November 21, 1936, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He leaves behind a rich legacy shaped by years of dedication to both his profession and his family.
Robert had a long and fulfilling career at Amtrol Manufacturing, where he contributed many years of his life before retiring. He was not only known for...
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