OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Douglas E. Scolardi

Douglas E. Scolardi

Feb 6, 2022

Douglas E. Scolardi, 79, of Cranston passed away peacefully Sunday February 6, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Julia (Guercia) Scolardi.

He was known as a caring, generous, free-spirited and hard working man which he instilled in all his children. Doug never missed an opportunity to tell a good joke...

Emma (Conforti)  Guerriero

Emma (Conforti) Guerriero

Feb 6, 2022

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Guerino Guerriero.  Born in Fuscaldo, Calabria, Italy, Emma was the daughter of the late Saverio and Carmina (Osso) Conforti.

Emma enjoyed gardening and cooking authentic recipes from...

Benedetto "Bennie" Zanni

Benedetto "Bennie" Zanni

Feb 6, 2022

94 passed away peacefully at Miriam Hospital on February 6th surrounded by his loving family.

Bennie had a remarkable 94 years on earth.  He attended Johnston Public Schools.  He worked for S & S Screw Company before he was drafted into the United States Air Force on September 6, 1945 and received an honorable discharge on April...

Robert R. "Bob" Ruggieri

Robert R. "Bob" Ruggieri

Feb 5, 2022

ROBERT R. “BOB” RUGGIERI, 86, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.  He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Grace A. (Bastardi) Ruggieri.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francis and Harriet (Clark) Ruggieri.

To select just one word to represent the life of Bob Ruggieri it would be EXCEPTIONAL. ...

Joseph A. Flori, Sr.

Joseph A. Flori, Sr.

Feb 4, 2022

94, passed peacefully on 2/4/2022 at Hope Hospice in Providence Rhode Island. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Chesira “Jessie” Flori. Brother of the late William Flori Jr. and the late Jeanette Tomasso. Father of Joseph Flori, Jr. (wife Paula) of Exeter, Fred Flori (wife Rebecca) of Scituate, and Christina Rutter (husband Michael)...

Anthony W. Campanile Sr., "Tony The Barber"

Anthony W. Campanile Sr., "Tony The Barber"

Feb 3, 2022

90, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Cecile (Iannelli) Campanile for 41 years. Mr. Campanile owned Tony’s Barber Shop in Warwick and was a barber for 55 years before retiring. He was a long-time member of the Massasoit Gun Club, winning many trophies for his skeet shooting abilities; he was...

Araxie (Akiprikian)  Boloyan

Araxie (Akiprikian) Boloyan

Feb 3, 2022

Araxie Akiprikian Boloyan passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022 at the age of 91.  Araxie was born on July 31, 1930 in Charvieu, France, east of Lyon, to the late Garabed and Nevart Akiprikian originally from western Armenia of the former Ottoman Empire.  She was the youngest of 3 girls – Rachel Ohanessian (husband Yeghia) and Elise Juy ...

Nancy (Grandolfo)  Fazioli

Nancy (Grandolfo) Fazioli

Feb 2, 2022

NANCY FAZIOLI, 92, of Steere Ave., North Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Stillwater Assisted Living Community in Greenville.  She was the beloved wife of the late Philip T. Fazioli.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Incoronata (Giusti) Grandolfo.

Mrs. Fazioli was a senior clerk at the RI Department...

Jennie M. (Zincone)  Picano

Jennie M. (Zincone) Picano

Feb 2, 2022

91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco “Pat” Picano, Jr.  Born in Providence, Jennie was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Alice (Bauer) Zincone.

She is survived by her...

Henry "Hank" J. Deion

Henry "Hank" J. Deion

Jan 31, 2022

long-time resident of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 31, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home at the age of 94. Hank was born March 8, 1927, in Providence, RI and lived his childhood days in the Olneyville area on Ida Street in Providence. He was the son of the late Henry J. Deion, and Bertha (Rusek) Deion,...

Gloria A. (Conti) Lupino

Gloria A. (Conti) Lupino

Jan 31, 2022

95, formerly of Johnston and Cranston, passed on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was the wife of the late Rocco J. Lupino; daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia (Carnevale) Conti. Her survivors are sons William Lupino of Wakefield, Paul Lupino of Providence, and former Cranston City Council President Anthony Lupino and his wife Marie of Narragansett. She also...

Rocco P. DiIorio

Rocco P. DiIorio

Jan 30, 2022

84, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Mary (Giansanti) DiIorio. He was the cherished father of Diane Bessette (Robert) and Karen DiIorio. He was the treasured Papa of Tatiana, Fernando, Sofia, and Amanda, and the great grandfather of Jackson. Rocco...

Milton D. Pelosi

Milton D. Pelosi

Jan 30, 2022

74, of Warwick passed away Sunday January 30, 2022 at Kent Regency in Warwick. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Milton S. and Josephine (Calise) Pelosi. Milton was an engineer/surveyor for various companies for many years before retiring.

He was the devoted father of Matthew Pelosi of Minnesota, Raymond Pelosi of Cranston and...

Irene M. Sepe

Irene M. Sepe

Jan 29, 2022

Irene M. Sepe of Marco Island, Florida passed into eternal Life on January 29, 2022. Irene was born September 10, 1947, in Pittsburg, California. She was a former resident of Cranston, RI where she lived for 71 years.

Irene was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Henry W. Sepe and the late Marie Josephine Porrazzo-Sepe. Irene...

Jeffrey Clay Siner

Jeffrey Clay Siner

Jan 29, 2022

58, of Waterbury, VT, died at home unexpectedly of a cardiac event in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29, 2022. Jeff was born in Providence, Rhode Island, September 14, 1963.

Anyone who met him would say that Jeff had a big personality. Those who knew him well will remember his love of family, huge heart,...

Joseph F. Zerega

Joseph F. Zerega

Jan 29, 2022

82, of Exeter, RI, passed away on 1/29/2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Joe was born on 2/21/1939 in Queens, NY to  the late Augustin and Anne (McDonagh) Zerega.  After he graduated from Xavier High School in New York he relocated to Fort Lauderdale where he married his late wife, Linda Fischer and joined the Fort Lauderdale...

David E. Sheldon , Sr

David E. Sheldon , Sr

Jan 28, 2022

65, of Cranston, passed away on January 28, 2022 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Providence. He was the beloved husband of 20 years to Diane M. (Angelotti) Pratt.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Cecilia (Gill) Sheldon. David worked in sales at National Lumber for many years until his retirement. Besides his...

Angelina (Ronci)  Lanzi

Angelina (Ronci) Lanzi

Jan 28, 2022

101, of Johnston, passed away peacefully January 28, 2022 with her family by her side. Born to the late Valentino Ronci and Maria (Bianchi) Ronci, she was the beloved wife of the late Edward Lanzi. She was blessed with four daughters, the late Marie Colaluca, Angela Barone, Paula Laferte (husband Ernest) and Edyie Rapone (husband Buddy). Her greatest joy...

Pik Ling "Penny" (Kwan)  Chau

Pik Ling "Penny" (Kwan) Chau

Jan 28, 2022

63, of Attleboro and formerly of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT.  She was the beloved wife of Wing Kwong Chau.  Born in China, Pik was a daughter of the late Kwan and Kwan Mei (Hing) Chi.  She was the owner and operator of several restaurants including, Dragon...

Rose Ann (Pezzullo)  Rossoni

Rose Ann (Pezzullo) Rossoni

Jan 28, 2022

of Johnston, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Francis L. Rossoni.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (DeSisto) Pezzullo.

Rose was a bookkeeper and real-estate broker for many years before retiring.

She was...

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