Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Thomas Frank
Feb 10, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Thomas Frank, 90, of Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (John) Frank with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Christina (Fourkalidou) Frank. Born in 1934 in Kavala, Greece, Thomas’ family immigrated to Ellis Island in 1945. Soon after, Thomas’ father opened Star...
Katherine Silva
Feb 9, 2025
89, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife for 55 years of James A. Silva. Born in Athens, Greece, a daughter of the late Andreas and Eugenia (Vagena) Tsomi, she came to the U.S in 1969.
Katherine was a sample box maker for The Hope-Buffinton Packaging Group in Central Falls for over 50 years...
Gloria Solitro
Feb 9, 2025
Gloria Solitro, 91, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at her Johnston home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a devoted wife to her late husband Michael Solitro for 65 amazing years. Gloria was born in Providence to the late Albert and Philomena Menna. She was one of eight and her love for family rang true from the very...
Mary Lamar Grancher
Feb 9, 2025
95, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Norwood, MA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Ada V. (Dolan) Riley; she graduated from Norwood High School, Mary Brooks School and Boston City Hospital.
She was the executive assistant to the medical director of all Raytheon Plants...
Mark S. Adamek
Feb 8, 2025
77, of Cranston passed away Saturday February 8, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gayle Sepe. Born in Newport, RI he was the son of the late Frank and Pauline (Olsson) Adamek. Mark was a bus driver for RIPTA for many years and was a US Army veteran. He was a member and Past Master Councilor...
Mario E. Pitocco
Feb 8, 2025
70, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Teodolinda (Liberatore) Pitocco. He is survived by his loving sister, Maria G. Pitocco of Providence, and was the brother of the late Bernard Pitocco, Albert Pitocco, John Pitocco, and Gloria Stanley Pitocco.
Mario was a Correctional Officer...
Richard "Oldie" Rotondo
Feb 7, 2025
81, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Florence (DiMascio) Rotondo. Richard worked in the autobody industry for many years before retiring. Richard was a US army veteran serving during the Vietnam war. He was a kind and dependable person that all...
Frank A. "Big V" Verdolotti
Feb 7, 2025
Of Cranston, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 at RI Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, boundless love for family and a passion for hobbies that enriched the lives of those around him. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Spremulli) Verdolotti, loving father of Michael Verdolotti and his wife Melissa,...
Frank M. Romanelli
Feb 7, 2025
88, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Paras) Romanelli for 16 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Felicia (Santangelo) Romanelli. Mr. Romanelli was a self-employed accountant. Frank was an avid sports fan and enjoyed walking and traveling.
Besides his wife...
Wave G. (Crandall) Alviti
Feb 6, 2025
81, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest S. Alviti, Sr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Huntley) Crandall.
She was the devoted mother of Ernest S. Alviti, Jr. and his wife Cheri, Timothy Alviti and his wife...
Grace A. Andrade
Feb 5, 2025
Grace A. Andrade, 70, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francis Carl and Jane (Northup) Fallon.
Grace was a caregiver by nature, she always looked forward to caring for her beloved grandchildren, as well as her family. She was the happiest...
Joann V. Khamvongsa
Feb 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joann Khamvongsa
With profound sadness, we announce the tragic and unexpected passing of Joann Khamvongsa, 39, of Warwick, RI, on February 4, 2025.
Joann was born in Amarillo, Texas, in 1985 to her loving parents, Ked and Tina Khamvongsa. From the very start, she radiated warmth and kindness, always putting others before herself. Her smile was infectious, her...
Peter J. McLaughlin
Feb 4, 2025
81, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Judith M. (Thibault) McLaughlin.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Mahan) McLaughlin.
He received a bachelor’s degree from St. Michael’s College in VT and two master’s degrees in reading and library science from URI. Mr. McLaughlin taught English, reading...
Margaret Loretta (Termini) Bellafiore
Feb 3, 2025
96, of Norfolk, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Bellafiore. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Vita (Fiumifreddo) Termini.
She is survived by her loving children, Dr. Peter Bellafiore and his wife Cindy, Mary Torres and her husband Jose, Vita...
Cornelius "Neil" Roger Payne
Jan 31, 2025
93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 at Kent Hospital in Warwick after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Marie Rose (Cece) Payne.
Born in Boston, MA he was a son of the late Agnes (Michelini) Vonette and adopted father Cornelius Payne. Although he lived happily in Rhode Island with...
Gloria (Roupenian) Messerlian
Jan 31, 2025
92 of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Souren and Theresa (Garabedian) Roupenian and the wife of the late Robert Baxter Messerlian to whom she was married for 62 years.
She was an active member of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Cranston; the...
Joan Ann (Fattore) DeSantis
Jan 30, 2025
86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Antonetta (Verdelotti) Fattore. Joan received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from RI College. She was the owner and operator of the former Knit One Purl Too for many years before retiring.
Joan is survived by her...
Margaret "Peggy" D. (Lazzareschi) Denellio
Jan 30, 2025
95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Denellio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary (Carello) Lazzareschi.
She was the loving mother of Frank Denellio and his wife Roberta of Scituate/Hope, Barbara Gentile and her husband Rick of Cranston, and the late...
Roupen Terzian
Jan 29, 2025
Roupen Terzian, 82, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Meryem (Peksomlu) Terzian. Born in Aleppo, Syria, he was the son of the late Kaloust and Takouhi (Jansezian) Terzian.
Roupen was the co-owner of R.Terzian Mobil Service on Douglas Ave., Providence.
Besides his wife Meryem, he was the devoted father of Kaloust...
Vera G. Molloy
Jan 29, 2025
Vera G. Molloy, 96 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Anna (Guarente) Gravalese. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Molloy, until his passing in 2018.
She was a graduate of Cranston East High School;...
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