Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
John J. Warburton
Sep 16, 2022
62, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Michele R. (Levy) Gantman for twenty-one years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James R. and Rita I. (Williams) Warburton.
John was a huge wrestling fan and loved the Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. ...
Henry P. Falcone
Sep 15, 2022
Semper fi! It means always faithful, and it’s a motto that Henry P. Falcone took to heart.
Henry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also one of the few, the proud. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, working as a radio operator.
Henry, who showed strength...
Eleanor "Joan" Giorgio
Sep 15, 2022
Eleanor ‘Joan’ Giorgio, 84, of Cranston passed away Thursday September 15, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Guido and Briga ‘Bea’ (Zambarano) Policelli. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony G) Giorgio; they were married nearly 60 years, prior to his passing in 2019. Joan...
Vilma G. (Geremia) Testa
Sep 15, 2022
93, of Saunderstown, previously of Warwick, passed away peacefully from a short illness on Thursday, September 15, 2022 surrounded by her family at
South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Testa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Emma (Nardolillo) Geremia. A graduate
of...
Zenaida "Sadie" Barran
Sep 15, 2022
ZENAIDA “SADIE” BARRAN, 81, past President of Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Havana, Cuba, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Haiganoosh (Azarian) Barran and loving sister of Lucia “Lucy” Barran with whom she lived.
Sadie came to the...
Robert "Bobby" Gonsalves, Sr.
Sep 15, 2022
ROBERT “BOBBY” GONSALVES, SR., 85, of West Warwick, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home with his beloved wife Gail and his daughter Christine by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria (Ferrucci) Gonsalves.
Bobby was a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran and a truck driver and...
Lee F. (Gonnelli) Delfino
Sep 14, 2022
94, of Johnston passed away Wednesday September 14, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Delfino.
Born in Belmont, MA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Bicchieri) Gonnelli.
Lee was employed at the Turks Head Building for many years until her retirement. Previously she...
Frank A. Caporicci
Sep 13, 2022
70, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, September, 13, 2022, at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Alba (Squizzero) Caporicci. Frank is survived by his loving and devoted sister Janice Stavros and his loving brother-in-law Bill of Greenville; he also leaves behind his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
...Genevieve L. (Chrostowski) Bassett
Sep 12, 2022
80, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Alfred L. Bassett for 60 years.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Genevieve (Chrzanowski) Chrostowski.
Genevieve was an executive secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield for many...
Concetta "Tina" Eudicone
Sep 12, 2022
94, a lifelong resident of Cranston passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Domenico and Josephine (Centola) Eudicone.
Tina retired as Production Manager for RI Insulated Wire Company after forty-two years with the Company, her only job. She was member of the Knightsville Library Association. She enjoyed...
Jose "Manolo" R. Montilla
Sep 11, 2022
Jose “Manolo” R. Montilla, 80, of Providence passed away Sunday September 11, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in the Dominican Republic he was the son the late Armando Acosta and the late Sofia Montilla. He was the belove husband of Ana Lucia Montero.
Manolo was a gifted mechanic for many years, was known for...
Elizabeth M. (Petrarca) Villanueva
Sep 11, 2022
84, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto Villanueva. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Petrarca and Odelia (Morris) Tartaglia.
Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, Wayne Runnestrand, Gary Villanueva, Steven Villanueva and was predeceased...
Patricia A. "Patsy" (Donahue) Mariano
Sep 10, 2022
86, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Mariano for 53 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Lancor) Klimasewski and Leo Donahue. She was the devoted mother of Kathleen Mariano Fleenor and her husband...
Timothy Carr Magill
Sep 9, 2022
76, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Susan (DiLucido) Magill for 55 years. As a long-time Pawtucket resident, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Alice (Carr) Magill. He is predeceased by his loving sisters, Sarah Sally Szumita and Mary Alice Waterhouse....
Ann A. (Pitassi) Lopardo
Sep 9, 2022
82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 9, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Carrara) Pitassi.
Ann is survived by her loving children, Gina Lopardo, and Christopher Lopardo; her beloved partner Louis Parente; dear daughter-in-law Rosa DeVarona; cherished...
Dorothy Louise (Recchia) Beauchamp
Sep 9, 2022
78, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Beauchamp. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Molly (Ginolfi) Recchia.
Dorothy is survived by her loving sons, William Beauchamp and his wife Mary, David Beauchamp and his wife...
Mary A. "Anne" (Montanaro) O'Connell
Sep 8, 2022
94, of Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital, on September 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Thomas O’Connell. They were married for 73 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. Montanaro and Matilda (Cinquegrana) Montanaro. She is predeceased by a sister, Helen...
Ryan J. Sionni
Sep 8, 2022
33, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born in Providence he was the beloved son of Paul Sionni (Judy) of Cranston and Dawn Sionni (Richard Falcone) of Scituate. He was the loving brother of Eric Sionni of West Greenwich. Ryan was the cherished uncle of Leana, Jayden, Anthony, and Evangelo. He also leaves behind his grandmother...
Patricia "Patti" Ann (Bryan) Sereby
Sep 7, 2022
55, of East Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly, together with her beloved husband Keith Sereby on Wednesday, September 7 th . Born in Providence, she was the daughter of David Bryan and his wife Joyce of North Scituate, and the late Eva (McLaughlin) Bryan.
She is survived by her parents, her loving daughter Lindsey Dowiot (Justin)...
Rose P. “Barbara “ (Volpe) Erb
Sep 7, 2022
Rose P. “Barbara” Erb (Volpe) 96, of Cranston, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at BriarCliff Manor in Johnston. She recently celebrated her 96th birthday on September 1st and was the last survivor of 12 siblings. She will be remembered for her kindness; endearment towards her family and pets; impeccable culinary skills; and a fondness for gardening and...
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