Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Lynda M. (Baker) Smith
Aug 17, 2025
77, of North Kingstown, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Bayview Rehabilitation in North Kingstown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Violet E. (Bokelund) Baker. She was the wife of the late Frank Smith.
Lynda was the loving mother of Frank Smith and his wife Alison, and the late Adam Smith;...
Joseph M Manfredi
Aug 17, 2025
59, of Woonsocket Health & Rehab Centre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Providence, he was a 1984 graduate of Our Lady of Providence, High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and served in South Korea and Libya, stationed aboard the USS Guadalcanal.
He is survived by his father Mario Manfredi,...
Armand R. Lancia
Aug 17, 2025
77, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gayle M. (Allen) Lancia. Born in Providence, he was the son of Barbara G. (Tolman) Lancia and the late Armand M. Lancia.
Armand was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a Purple Heart recipient and also earned...
Leon T. Nahigian
Aug 16, 2025
98, passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025. He was born in Providence Rhode Island on September 6, 1926, to the late Anna (Dadekian) and Thomas Nahigian and is predeceased by his brothers Kourken and Harry Nahigian. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 and then from RI State College (now University of Rhode Island) in 1948 with a...
Joan D. Margadonna
Aug 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan D. Margadonna, aged 87, who departed this life on August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Joan was the daughter of Ester and Basilico Picerno and the wife of the late J. Robert Margadonna of 60 years.
Joan had many friends and acquaintances and...
Anna G. Ruggieri
Aug 14, 2025
89, of Cranston passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island.
Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Augusto and Ida (Soscia) Ruggieri. Anna was a Bookkeeper for BF Goodrich, Merchants Tire, and Malcolm Grear Designers. She belonged to several societies: Regina Coeli, St. Mary’s Feast Society, Italian Cultural, Knightsville Seniors...
Marcella "Marcy” A. Torchia
Aug 14, 2025
Marcella "Marcy" A. Torchia, born on January 13, 1959, in Providence, Rhode Island, left this world on August 14, 2025, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Marcy was a beacon of love and compassion, deeply cherished by all who knew her.
A proud graduate with a Registered Nursing degree from St. Joseph's Hospital, Marcy took great pride in the care she provided...
Richard A. Muserlian
Aug 14, 2025
We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2025, at the age of 82, Richard A. Muserlian Sr. of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully at home after fighting metastatic prostate cancer.
Richard was born January 19, 1943 to Bright and Archie Muserlian in Woonsocket, RI.
After high school, Richard was drafted into the Army and worked as a medical technician at...
Carl A. Picerno
Aug 11, 2025
82, of Johnston passed away Monday August 11, 2025 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. He was the beloved husband of Beverly A. (Martinelli) Picerno. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Carlo and Margaret (DiPalma) Picerno.
Carl was a recruiter and Senior Master Sgt. for the Air National Guard for 33 years then worked for the US...
Marie A. (Boezi) Del Padre
Aug 11, 2025
Del Padre, Marie A. (Boezi)
76, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Home, East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Albert Rocco Del Padre.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Domenico Boezi.
Marie graduated from Cranston High School East and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School.
Marie worked at Moses...
Michael Manoog Kaprielian
Aug 10, 2025
Michael “Manoog” Kaprielian passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He lived his 75 years of life as a global citizen with the conviction that doors should always be opened, all cultures are to be honored, the world is to be explored, and service to others is the foundation of a thriving community.
He carried his...
Pierina "Perry" (Massa) Sorbara
Aug 9, 2025
89, of Plainfield Pike, Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore F. Sorbara. Born in Fondi, Latina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Raffaella (DiBiasio) Massa.
Perry was a talented seamstress for many years before...
Braden E. Collins, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
69, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Robin (Labonte) Collins. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Braden and Claire (Blanchette) Collins.
He is survived by his children, George Welchman and his wife Lori, and Tami Ward and her husband Tony; grandchildren Hunter, Arianna, Hailey, Isabella, and...
Mario Bruno Ugo Assante
Aug 8, 2025
Mario Bruno Ugo Assante
92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose Pisani Assante of Providence. Born in Monte Cassino, Italy, on August 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Angelo Assante and Elvira Messidoro.
Mario is survived by his loving children, Mario A. Assante, Elvira Iacampo, Debra...
Michael R. McKenna Sr
Aug 8, 2025
73, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl (Thomas) McKenna, who stood by his side through life's many challenges and joys. His family includes his brothers, John and Robert Krupa, and his sisters, Johnsie McKenna and Sue Krupa-Gray. The warmth of his family extends to...
Diana Gail Almonte
Aug 7, 2025
age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and husband of 61 years, Peter A. Almonte. She was predeceased by her parents Pasquale and Lillian DiMuccio. She is also survived by her loving sons and daughters in laws: Peter Almonte Jr. and Melinda Almonte, of Narragansett, Mark Almonte and Donna Almonte, of Fullerton, California, and Christopher...
William "Bill" D. Gelsomino
Aug 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of William “Bill” Gelsomino on August 7, 2025 at the age of 71. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he lived a life defined by humility, steadfast reliability, a deep sense of integrity and righteousness and whose greatest pride was his family.
Bill lived life with passion...
Richard DiPietro
Aug 7, 2025
77, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was a devoted husband and father, leaving behind his beloved wife, Deborah (Resendes) DiPietro, and their cherished son, Devin DiPietro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Julia (Perrotta) DiNofa and stepson of James DiNofa.
Richard dedicated over 33 years of his life...
Yolanda V. "Lonnie" Bedetta
Aug 7, 2025
100, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Coventry surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Marietta (Ricci) Bedetta. Lonnie was the sister of the late Gladys Gasbarino, Gilbert Bedetta, Eugene Bedetta, Esther Paolo, Barbara McKenna and George Bedetta. She was the...
Carmine "Cal" Corvese, Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
90, of Johnston, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Teolinda “Tillie” (DiFazio) Corvese. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Elizabeth (Lato) Corvese.
Cal was self-employed for 55 years as the owner/operator of Corvese’s Fruit Store in Providence. He...
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