Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Beverly A. (Gallo) Pezza
Oct 3, 2026
84, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Roberts Health Center in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Pezza, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Mignanelli) Gallo.
Beverly remained active throughout her life and found joy in golf,...
Kathryn W. (Chapman) Battey
Oct 1, 2026
75, of North Kingstown passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Battey.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Daniel L. and Dorothy A. (Wynne) Chapman.
Kathryn lived a life marked by care for others, devotion to family, and quiet everyday kindness. She worked as a CNA for many years...
Marguerite F. (Fregeau) Doti
Oct 1, 2026
95, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Doti, Jr. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Napolean and Alice (Blanchette) Fregeau.
Marguerite was a woman of many talents. She was a hairdresser and homemaker before becoming a Certified Respiratory Therapist, working...
Tan Ping (Lo) Fung
Oct 1, 2026
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, surrounded by the love of the family to whom she devoted her life. Born in Hoi Ping, China to the late Kwok Kee Lo and the late Loi Chung (Hui) Lo, she later lived in Hong Kong where she met and married her beloved...
Joseph F. Wojtanowski Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
84, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Roy) Wojtanowski. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph Wojtanowski Sr. and Lucille (Cease) Wojtanowski.
Joseph served honorably in the United States Navy....
Mary C. Lapati
Sep 28, 2026
Mary C. Lapati, 98 of West Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Monday September 28, 2026, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pellegrino and Angelina (Armenti) DeSimone. She was the beloved wife of the late John Lapati, Sr.
After completing high school, she went to find great fulfillment in her...
Diana G. (Rezza) Marsland
Sep 28, 2026
97, passed away on Monday September 28, 2026 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Marsland.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manin and Dinora (Fusco) Rezza. Diana was an office worker for many years before retiring.
She was the devoted mother of Alan R. Marsland and Anne Marie Gizzarelli and...
Louis DelSesto, Jr.
Sep 28, 2026
96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice. He was the beloved husband of Ida (San Antonio) DelSesto for 74 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Lydia (Corsi) DelSesto, Sr.
Louis first worked as an electrical superintendent for Adel Electric, his family’s business. He then went on to...
Elaine Valerie (Syrocki) Regopoulos
Sep 27, 2026
86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, on September 22, 1940, Elaine was the eldest of three daughters of the late Adam and Lydia (Dolega) Syrocki and was raised in New Britain. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1962 and moved to New York City, where...
Robert E. Day
Sep 25, 2026
68, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Margaret M. (Shea) Day.
Robert was a hardworking and independent man who built a varied career throughout his life. He graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School and later graduated from the University of Miami....
Dr. David Carpentier
Sep 24, 2026
Dr. David Carpentier passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, surrounded by his children.
David was born in Rhode Island on June 7, 1954, to Mary Carpentier and the late Peter A. Carpentier. David is survived by his son Blake Carpentier and his wife, Marisa, his granddaughter, Wren Carmen Carpentier, his daughter Taylor Carpentier and...
Joseph R. "Bob" Conn
Sep 24, 2026
Joseph R. Conn, known as Bob by family and friends, 80, passed away on September 24, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital with family present. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Smith and Mary (Guerra) Conn and the brother of Carol Roberts and the late John Conn.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Kathleen (Rondeau) Conn,...
Ronald D. Grimaldi
Sep 24, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Grimaldi passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Ron lived a quiet and humble life, defined by his deep love for his family and the steady presence he offered to those closest to him. Family was always at the center of his world, and nothing meant more to him than the people he loved. Ron...
Robert B. Marran, Sr.
Sep 23, 2026
89, of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 23, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Virginia A. (Reardon) Marran for 68 years.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph E. “Tex” Marran, Sr. and Martha (Corbett) Marran.
Bob worked for over 40 years as a lineman for New England Telephone and Telegraph...
Margaret Stepanian
Sep 23, 2026
formerly of Richter Street, Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, on the morning after her 86th birthday, surrounded by much love.
Margaret was the devoted and adored daughter of the late Harry D. and Baidzar “Clara” (Harootunian) Stepanian, who were both survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Margaret was predeceased by all of her adored brothers,...
Marie A. (Bellini) D'Iorio
Sep 23, 2026
98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando D’Iorio, Esq. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Concetta (Comella) Bellini.
Marie was the devoted mother of Angela M. Garganese and her husband Charles Garganese, Jr., Esq. of Cranston and the...
Americo L. DiPrete
Sep 23, 2026
85, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at The Miriam Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Evelyn (Marino) DiPrete. A dedicated educator, Americo served as a science teacher with the Warwick School Department and, over the course of his career, led several academic departments before his retirement.
In his...
Raymond R. Coia, Esq.
Sep 21, 2026
of North Providence, passed away, on September 21, 2026, at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late Andree Fleck and the former husband of the late Virginia (Keefe) Coia.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Umberto and Louise (Gianquitti) Coia and was a graduate of Providence College and Boston University School of Law.
Raymond...
Claire P. (Lanni) Ragosta
Sep 21, 2026
89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Ragosta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Angelina (Sacco) Lanni.
Claire was a floral designer for California Art Flowers for 36 years.
She is survived by her loving...
Rose D. Ampagoomian
Sep 20, 2026
96, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in North Providence. Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Piligian) Ampagoomian.
Rose was a blueprint reader for the former New England Telephone Company for many years before retiring. Her passion was traveling and spending time...
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