Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Tito L. Celseti
Jan 13, 2025
88, of West Kingston, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Cecilia (Grossi) Celseti for sixty-four years.
Born in Fontana Liri, Italy he was a son of the late Pietro and Velia (Costrini) Celseti.
He served in the Military Service in Italy before emigrating to RI in 1961. Tito began the art of tailoring as...
Elaine (Rufo) Malachowski
Jan 13, 2025
Elaine (Rufo) Malachowski 74, of Cranston, passed away Monday January 13, 2025 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Malachowski. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Irene (Martino) Rufo.
Elaine received her Masters Degree from RI College and was a Reading Specialist for the Coventry School Department for 35 years before...
Edward Adrian Hayden
Jan 11, 2025
affectionately known as “Coke,” passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on May 2, 1928, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen (Horan) Hayden.
Edward grew up with grit and determination to make himself someone great. His drive led him to serve his country in the capacity of a merchant marine during...
Margaret (Mancini) Rainone
Jan 11, 2025
Margaret (Mancini) Rainone (94), beloved wife of the late Carlo Rainone passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. She leaves a son Carl and wife Karen (Razza) and a son Alan and wife Amy (Benoit) and is pre-deceased by son Anthony Rainone. She also leaves, three grandsons Anthony, Matthew and Dominic Rainone, one granddaughter Sydney Rainone and three great grandchildren.
Mrs....
Kathleen Mary Fletcher
Jan 10, 2025
66, of Cranston passed away Friday January 10, 2025. She was the wife of Bruce Alan Birch. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen (Devlin) Fletcher and sister of the late Maureen Fletcher.
Kathleen was employed by AMICA Insurance as a computer programmer from 2006 until her retirement in 2020.
"Kathy greatly enjoyed traveling with Bruce...
Arlene A. (Eranosian) DerHagopian
Jan 10, 2025
Arlene A. (Eranosian) DerHagopian, 87, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Hope Hospice in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late Souren and Elise (Kasparian) Eranosian.
Arlene was a graduate of RI College and was a former art teacher. She later was the owner of Club 45 in Providence and a...
Maria C. Ramos
Jan 10, 2025
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87, of Providence, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Julian Ramos. Born in Domincan Republic, she was the daughter of the late Lucrecia Jorge and Juan Recarey.
Maria is survived by her loving children, Dionisio, Juan F., Juana B., Julian E., Hilda L. and Australia Ramos; 20 cherished...
Katherine E. Caramos
Jan 9, 2025
89, of Narragansett, formerly of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully at home with her family on January 9, 2025. She was the wife of the late Peter Caramos and former wife of the late Lawrence A. Hathaway, II.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Mingas) Litos.
Mrs. Caramos received a Master’s Degree...
Kenneth D. Wiberg
Jan 8, 2025
of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on January 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Donna J. (Vendettoli) Wiberg.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Congdon) Wiberg.
A twenty-six year Veteran of the US Army, he served during two tours in Vietnam. He worked at the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center for over...
Marion A. Giannasi
Jan 8, 2025
affectionately known as “Auntie” to family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was pre-deceased by her mother Susie Giannasi, her sister Betty Campanella, and brother-in-law Archie Campanella. She leaves behind her nieces Nancy Scorpio (Anthony) of Cranston and Christine Woodbine (Robert) of Saunderstown, and nephews Stephen Campanella (Joann deceased) of South Carolina and Gary Campanella (Fatimah) of...
Kenneth E. DiBattista, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
79, died peacefully on January 8, 2025 at Crystal Lake Nursing Home, Pascoag, RI. He was the son of Kenneth E. DiBattista, Sr. and Mary (Pescatore) DiBattista. Kenneth was the devoted husband of Joyce (Apici) DiBattista for 54 years and they enjoyed many wonderful experiences together. He was the loving and caring father of Kenneth E. DiBattista, III, (Angel) and...
Joseph Charles Bourassa
Jan 8, 2025
Joseph Charles Bourassa, a cherished soul who brought joy to everyone around, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at his beloved home in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Born on March 28, 1950, in Providence, Joseph's journey through life was filled with warmth, laughter, and a boundless love for the simple pleasures that life has to offer.
Growing up, Joseph found a...
Louis Notarianni
Jan 7, 2025
LOUIS NOTARIANNI February 4, 1934- January 7, 2025 One month short of his 91st birthday, Louis (Lou) Notarianni left this world behind. Born in Providence, RI on February 4, 1934 to Louis & Sofia, His paternal grandfather originated from the Itri Region of Italy and his maternal grandmother from Beautiful Gaeta. His early years were spent in parts of Mount...
Maria E. (Della Sala) Mancini
Jan 7, 2025
92, of Providence passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Giovanni Mancini.
Born in Avellino, Italy she was the daughter of the late Carlo Della Sala and Maria Cozzolino.
Mrs. Mancini was a seamstress at Filene’s for many years and after her retirement she continued to do alterations for family...
Tina I. Horbert
Jan 7, 2025
55, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Tina touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Despite facing the challenges of her illness, she remained a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew her.
Tina dedicated her life to helping others, both...
Lynn Marie (Ricci) Paton
Jan 5, 2025
60 of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home Sunday January 5. Lynn was born in Providence. She is a daughter of the late Robert L Ricci Sr. and Joan E (Brouillette) Ricci.
Lynn was a 1982 graduate of Johnston High School. She went on to earn an associate degree in business management at CCRI Warwick in 1984. Lynn was a banking...
Maria (Onorato) Angelino
Jan 5, 2025
93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Golden Crest Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Angelino. Born in Crispano, Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Orsolina Onorato. Maria immigrated to the United States with her six children in 1971,...
Mary E. (Mann) Higham
Jan 5, 2025
78, of Cranston, was called home on Sunday, January 5th surrounded by her adoring family. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Higham, to whom she was married for 40 years. Born in Providence on July 16th, 1946, Mary was the daughter of the late Gilbert C. Mann and Mary M. (Sousa) Mann.
During their time together, Mary...
Margaret "Mickey" A. (Del Padre) Gardella
Jan 5, 2025
74, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Gardella. Born in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Bianco) Del Padre.
Mickey graduated from St. Mary’s Academy Bay View, Riverside, RI, and attended Harriman College, Harriman, NY. She was the...
Angelica Ferrer
Jan 4, 2025
29, of West Greenwich passed away Saturday January 4, 2025 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Rochester, New Hampshire she was the daughter of Angel Ferrer III and Elissa George.
Besides her parents she is survived by her daughter Gia Lucille Ferrer; her sister Kayla Casey and her grandparents Angel and Lucille Ferrer, Jr.
A committal service will be held on...
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