OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Lois Ann (Milano)  Catanzaro

Lois Ann (Milano) Catanzaro

Aug 24, 2021

A beloved mother and grandmother, successful entrepreneur, and education advocate died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 24th in her Palm Beach Gardens, FL home, she was 81 years old.

Lois was the wife of Christopher Catanzaro.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Conca) Milano. ...

Vincenzo Zonfrilli

Vincenzo Zonfrilli

Aug 23, 2021

89, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Filomena (DiMezzo) Zonfrilli.  Born in Pontecorvo, Italy, Vincenzo was a son of the late Francesco and Teresa (Almagno) Zonfrilli.  He was a carpenter and supervisor at Cranston Printworks for many years, before retiring. Besides his...

Mary C. (Capocci)  Iacono

Mary C. (Capocci) Iacono

Aug 23, 2021

Age 102, of Providence passed away peacefully on August 23, 2021. Born on February 10, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Leonardo Capocci and Louisa (Acciaoli) Capocci.  Mary is predeceased by her husband Frank L. Iacono, her oldest son, Frank Paul Iacono, and her four sisters, Anna Bruno, Helen Enright, Teresa Tomaszek, and Alice Brigidi. She is...

Beverly E. Najarian

Beverly E. Najarian

Aug 23, 2021

We sadly announce the passing of Beverly E. Najarian, 86, on Monday, August 23, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.  Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of the late Benjamin and Mabel (Avakian) Najarian.

While Beverly never married, she lived a full and vibrant life with more friends than you could count. Her nieces and...

Giuseppe Migliaccio

Giuseppe Migliaccio

Aug 22, 2021

92, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Carolina (Stanzione) Migliaccio. Born in Naples, Italy he was the son of Antonio Migliaccio.

He is survived by his loving children, Antonio Migliaccio and his wife Rossella of Providence with whom he lived, and...

Antigone "Ann" (Tsikouras) Tsimikas

Antigone "Ann" (Tsikouras) Tsimikas

Aug 22, 2021

Daughter of the late Georgios Tsikouras and Vasiliki Karanassiou of Megaro, Grevena, Greece, passed away on Sunday (8/22/21) at 66 years of age. She leaves behind her husband, Soterios Tsimikas, sister Dorothea Liakos of Norwood, MA, her brother Evangelos Tsikouras of Thessaloniki, Greece, and her three children Evdoxia Tsimika- Chronis, Dimitri Tsimikas, Basili Tsimikas and their respective spouses Themistoklis...

Frank R. Orabona, Sr.

Frank R. Orabona, Sr.

Aug 21, 2021

of West Warwick passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Frank and Carolina ( Magnelli) Orabona.

Frank was a Superintendent for Tilcon Gammino for 45 years before retiring.

He was the devoted father of Frank Orabona Jr of West...

Virginia B. (Bowers)  Zaroogian

Virginia B. (Bowers) Zaroogian

Aug 21, 2021

of Kingston, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Brookdale South Bay in Wakefield.  She was the beloved wife of Gerald E. “Jerry” Zaroogian.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Virginia (Maguire) Bowers.

Virginia was an administrative assistant for the U.S. Government EPA.

Besides her husband Jerry, she...

Shirley Ann (Bagley)  Palumbo

Shirley Ann (Bagley) Palumbo

Aug 21, 2021

86, of Cranston passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late James Palumbo.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (McGillvry) Bagley. Shirley worked for the Cranston School Department as an Administrative Assistant for many years before retiring....

Emilio A. Vallesi

Emilio A. Vallesi

Aug 20, 2021

80, of Cranston , passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Scandinavian Communities , Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Pauline (Lato) Vallesi. Born in Providence,  he was the son of the late Arturo and Rose (Dimunzio) Vallesi . Mr. Vallesi worked for Texaco as a dipatch supervisor for 22 years, and was employed  as...

Pasco "Pat" Saccoccia

Pasco "Pat" Saccoccia

Aug 20, 2021

of Eden Crest Dr., Cranston, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Angeline L. (Pettine) Saccoccia.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Branca) Saccoccio.

Pat was a design engineer for the U.S. Government and worked at the Naval...

Steven J. (Sr.)  Dunphy

Steven J. (Sr.) Dunphy

Aug 19, 2021

Steven J. Dunphy, Sr., 69, of East Providence RI passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice In patient Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, Steve was the son of the late Edward and Mary E. (Buote) Dunphy.  He was a social worker before retiring. Steven’s love for baseball resonated on and off the field. “Snappy”...

Regina Antoinette Palumbo

Regina Antoinette Palumbo

Aug 18, 2021

80, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore Palumbo Jr., of Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Fanelli) Salvatore. Mrs. Palumbo was a secretary for the Providence School Department for 30 years before retiring. She loved spending time with her family and...

Lilias M (Sprague) DiCarlo

Lilias M (Sprague) DiCarlo

Aug 18, 2021

68, of Albro St., Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond DiCarlo.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Helen (Pfanstiehl) Sprague.

She was the devoted mother of Raymond E. DiCarlo and his wife...

Arthur R. Poccia

Arthur R. Poccia

Aug 17, 2021

87, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Antonaccio) Poccia.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Antonio and Concetta (Paone) Poccia. Pop.

Arthur worked for the City of Cranston for many years before his retirement.

Besides his wife, he was the loving...

Anthony "Tony" Ciresi, III

Anthony "Tony" Ciresi, III

Aug 16, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Ciresi, III, 38, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2021 at RI Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was the cherished and devoted son of Anne Marie (Laferriere) Ciresi of Johnston and the late Anthony Ciresi, II.

Tony graduated from RI College and was a 2001 graduate of Mount Saint Charles Academy...

Louis R. Calore

Louis R. Calore

Aug 16, 2021

78, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved and devoted husband of Frances G. (Capirchio) Calore. They had a special marriage of 58 wonderful years.   Born in Providence, Louis was a son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Bianco) Calore.  Mr. Calore was a truck driver...

Angela (Montaquila)  Faella

Angela (Montaquila) Faella

Aug 15, 2021

101, of Cranston, RI and Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, passed away Sunday August 15, 2021.She was married for 66 years to the late John A. Faella.

Beloved Mother of Dianne M Stewart, husband Raymond; John A Faella, wife

Lorraine and Joseph C Faella, wife Nancy.

Grandmother of 5...

Ronald “Ron” Henry Ferro

Ronald “Ron” Henry Ferro

Aug 15, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Henry Ferro, 72, of Warwick, RI, died after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI on August 15, 2021. Born in Providence, RI, Ron served in the Rhode Island Air National Guard during the Vietnam era.  As a staff sergeant, he was proud to maintain military aircraft.  Through his...

Vanessa Lyn Smith-McCarthy

Vanessa Lyn Smith-McCarthy

Aug 15, 2021

40, of Cranston passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of Bryan G. McCarthy for six years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Wayne C. and Donna (Paolantonio) Smith of Johnston.

Vanessa was part of the first female hockey team at Mt. St. Charles Academy and received the...

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