Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jan 16, 2022

of Providence passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old.

Born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Modesto and Tomasa Hernandez. She emigrated to New York City in 1949. In 1968 she moved to Providence, RI, where she lived the rest...

Jan 16, 2022

of Cranston passed away Sunday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Carnevale for 57 years.

Born in Itri, Italy she was the daughter of the late Noe and Angela (Ruggieri) DeSimone and she emigrated to this country in 1956. Rita was a Hair Stylist for various salons...

Jan 15, 2022

53, of Pawtucket, passed on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Sheila M. (DeVries) Whitmore.  Born in Providence, Michael a son of the late Chester and Hilary (Wayss) Whitmore.  Michael worked for Twin Oaks Restaurant as their cook for over 35 years, before retiring.

Besides his wife, he...

Jan 15, 2022

70, of Cranston, passed into heaven on Saturday, January 15, 2022, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Kathy (Testa) Christy for 31 years. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Robert J. Christy Sr., and Grace (Kelly) Christy. Bob was a lifetime member at City of Cranston, Durfee Hardware...

Jan 14, 2022

68, of Cranston, passed away on January 14, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Seta M. Ohanian-Chateauneuf for forty-one years.

Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Leo and Alice (Clermont) Chateauneuf.

He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He worked for the RI Department of...

Jan 13, 2022

Susan F. (Udell) Gately 51, of Cranston , unexpectedly passed away on January 13th, She was the beloved wife of 25 years to Sean P. Gately.   Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joyce (Scholtz) Udell.   Besides her husband Sean, she was the loving mother of Elizabeth (Libby) Joyce Gately and Robert...

Jan 13, 2022

Craig A. DeBartolo, 54, of Coventry passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Kent Hospital in Warwick after a courageous battle with COVID-19.  He leaves behind his devoted wife of ten years, Gina-Marie (Coleman) DeBartolo, and his best friend, Latte. Craig is the son of Dolores A. (Neri) DeBartolo and the late James A. DeBartolo.

Born...

Jan 13, 2022

of Providence passed away Thursday January 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Lourenco) Silva. Born in Acores, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio and Elena (Sousa) Silva. Cristiano was a jewelry polisher for Carla Corporation for many years before retiring.

Besides his wife he was the...

Jan 13, 2022

83, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores B. (Ottiano) Fontes. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John J. Fontes, Sr. and Phoebe (Mosca) Fontes. John was a crane operator for Local 57 Engineers, for...

Jan 13, 2022

84, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 13, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna G. (Paliotti) Notardonato. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Otterino and Belinda (Esposito) Notardonato.

Joseph was a US Army Veteran. He was employed by Quinn...

Jan 13, 2022

76, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Frank Galea. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Theresa (Falcone) Bertone.

Besides her husband Frank, she is survived by her loving daughters, Lisa Corsinetti and her husband Anthony of...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...