Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Ernest A. Esposito
Jan 12, 2022
80, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Gloria C. (Auger) Esposito for fifty-five years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest and Josephine (Ricci) Esposito.
After graduating from LaSalle Academy he served in the US Air Force. Ernie earned a...
Dr. Joseph A. DiLorenzo
Jan 12, 2022
72 of Saunderstown passed away Wednesday January 12, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Joseph and Vincenza (Palmaccio) DiLorenzo. He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Moffitt) DiLorenzo.
He was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School. He received his medical degree from Brown University....
Ronald W. Cole
Jan 11, 2022
60, of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Coventry, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Ann (Piccoli) Cole. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Ronald W. Cole and the late Marion (Miranda) Keane. Ronnie was a general foreman in the construction industry for thirty years before retiring....
Robert H. Brown Jr., Ret., Capt., CPD
Jan 11, 2022
56, of Cranston passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Katherine (Morin) Brown for 32 years. They were true partners in this life, having been together from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. He was known by all as either 'Bobby', 'Bob' or 'Brownie'. Born in Providence and raised in Cranston, he...
Arlene E. (Rapa) Pazienza
Jan 11, 2022
82, of West Greenwich and formerly of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Stephen R. Pazienza for 63 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Marchetti) Rapa.
Arlene worked in the jewelry industry for many years, becoming Vice President of...
Stanley W. Hopper
Jan 10, 2022
66, of East Greenwich, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 10, 2022, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Nowicki) Hopper for 38 years. Born in Stanley, NC, he was the son of the late Matthew and Alberta (Hill) Hopper. Stanley was a barber for many years and a truck driver...
Gloria N. (Ragosta) Halligan
Jan 10, 2022
91, of North Kingstown, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Ramond J. Halligan. Born in Cranston, Gloria was a daughter of the late Michele and Almarinda (Buonanno) Ragosta. Her father was the owner and operator of the original Meatball Mike’s in Cranston. Gloria...
Nancy M. (Zonfrilli) Moretti
Jan 9, 2022
71, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Moretti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Fanny (Caianiello) Zonfrilli.
She was a lifelong Civil Servant for the State of Rhode Island for 32 years, having served 25 of those at Rhode...
Giuseppina (Laurenza) Acciardo
Jan 9, 2022
87, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at HopeHospice and Palliative Care, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto Acciardo. Born in Caianello Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Adelina Laurenza. Giuseppina was a machine operator for many years at Colonial Knife Company. Along with her...
William R. DelSanto
Jan 9, 2022
78, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Charlene D. (Pacifico) DelSanto. Born in Providence, Billy was a son of the late Carmino M. and Anna M. (Schadone) DelSanto. He worked in the traffic engineering department for the City of Providence for...
Hermine M. "Helen" (Serdjenian) Mahtesian
Jan 8, 2022
Our very precious mother Helen passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Aramast “Mahty” Mahtesian who preceded her in 1986. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael D. and Nevart (Dakesian) Serdjenian.
Helen loved to love people, she was such a special lady who brought...
Melissa Ann Lautieri
Jan 8, 2022
of Cranston passed away Saturday January 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence she was the beloved daughter of Linda J. (Iannone) Lautieri of Cranston and the late Christopher G. Lautieri. Melissa was a school teacher for the Providence School Department for 22 years and the past 16 years she was an elementary school teacher at...
Donald A. DiOrio
Jan 7, 2022
97, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Boynton Beach, FL. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Guidone) DiOrio. Mr. DiOrio was a self-employed realtor for many years. He was an avid horse trainer and owner. Donald enjoyed winters in Florida. He was a US Navy veteran who served...
Joao F. Afonso
Jan 7, 2022
64, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Born in Montalegre, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joao B. Afonso and Marcelina Afonso.
Joao worked as a granite cutter for New England Stone for many years.
He was the loving brother of Ana Mota and her husband Jorge, Maria Almeida,...
Stephen Francis Marginson
Jan 7, 2022
73, of Cranston, passed away on January 7, 2022. Stephen was the husband of Carol (Andreozzi) Marginson.
Born in Providence, Stephen was the son of the late William N. and Helen R. (Goulet) Marginson. He graduated from Bryant College and received his Master’s Degree from Rhode Island College. Steve worked at the Community College of...
Alfred W. Butler
Jan 7, 2022
83, of Narragansett passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with CLL. He was the beloved husband of Joanne E. (Agnew) Butler for sixty years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William C. and Margaret (Kane) Butler. Mr. Butler was a dedicated employee of...
Christy Matteo Giardina
Jan 6, 2022
71, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Fiorentini) Giardina. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Augustino and Angelina (Lucca) Giardina.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Sheri L. Giardina Scatto, William A. Giardina and his wife Carolyn,...
Percy L. Smith Jr.
Jan 6, 2022
73, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Alexis (Sinapi) Smith for 43 years. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Percy L. Smith Sr., and Eloise (Roach) Smith. Mr. Smith was a lab technician for 20 years. Percy was a US Army...
Michael Correra
Jan 5, 2022
Michael Correra, 91 of Warwick passed away, January 5, 2022 at home with his loving niece Brenda by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Domenic and Giuseppina (DiVincenzo) Correra. He was the husband of 19 years to June Kononchuk (Correra), they raised two beautiful daughters Lynn and Lisa.
He graduated from...
Peter L. Kaloostian
Jan 5, 2022
Peter L. Kaloostian passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Talanian) Kaloostian for 57 years. Peter was the son of the late Leon and Margaret (Tahakjian) Kaloostian and was a lifelong Cranston resident.
He was the cherished father of Candace Kaloostian, Shelley Kaloostian-Conti (Joseph), and Ellen Kaloostian...
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