Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Varujan "John" Ayvazyan
Mar 31, 2025
72, of Cranston passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Candace (Bozigian) for 42 years. Born on May 7, 1952, in Istanbul, Turkey, he was the son of the late Agop and Hermine (Oztursucuyan) Ayvazyan.
Varujan’s introduction to the jewelry business came at a young age...
Virginia (Bianco) Rand
Mar 31, 2025
Virginia Rand, 94, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 surrounded by her family at Roberts Health Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard (Wayne)Rand. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Amado and Angelina (Pannone) Bianco and lived on Union Ave in the Silver Lake section of Providence for 73...
Peter P. Almagno, Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025.
Peter was the beloved son of the late Peter Paul Almagno, Sr., and the late Evelyn (D’Errico) Almagno. Peter grew up in the Silver Lake section of Providence, where he attended St. Batholomew’s school and went on to graduate from LaSalle Academy. He was a rural postal carrier for the United...
Robert P. Autieri
Mar 30, 2025
Robert P. Autieri 75, of Cranston, passed away Sunday March 30, 2025 at Morgan Health & Rehab after battling MS for 35 years with his family at his side.
He was the beloved husband of Debby (Lisi) Autieri for the past 53 years.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Vincenza (Baldino) Autieri. He was the beloved father...
Ronald A. DeFelice
Mar 30, 2025
65, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Brenda Lee (Keller) DeFelice. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur D. and Ann M. (Scungio) DeFelice. Ronald was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for many years before retiring. He also enjoyed...
Anthony Pasco Mallane, III
Mar 30, 2025
Anthony Pasco Mallane III, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on Sunday March 30th surrounded by his loving family in his home at the age of 83. Born on October 16, 1941, in Providence RI, he was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Falco) Mallane.
Anthony spent his working years at Metalized Ceramics...
Aguasanta "Julita" Gomez
Mar 29, 2025
57, of Providence passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025.She was a caring and loving mom, grandma, wife and sister. She was loved by so many in her community in the in the US as well as in her hometown of Monte Plata, DR. She lightened every room she entered with her smile and laughter. She was always a person...
Beverly A. Bertrand
Mar 29, 2025
Beverly A. Bertrand, 81 of Warwick, passed away peacefully March 29, 2025. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Palermo) DiPippo. She was the wife of the late Ernest S. Bertrand.
Beverly was a homemaker for many years, caring for her two sons while they were in school. Prior to that she was a hairdresser,...
Terry L. (Kerr) Zoglio
Mar 29, 2025
a remarkable woman whose life was filled with achievements and devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nashville, TN, on October 3, 1950, Terry lived a life that exemplified strength, creativity, and dedication.
Her career began at the New England Telephone Company, where she made...
Vincent T. Izzo, Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Vincent T. Izzo Jr, 65, of Cranston, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Karen M. (Hodge) Izzo for 43 wonderful years.
Born in Providence, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent T. Izzo and Bernadette (Leduc) Izzo. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College.
Vincent worked for the Rhode Island State...
Claire "Nana" (Papineau) Moretti
Mar 28, 2025
born on March 6, 1925, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 100. Known affectionately as "Nana" to all who knew and loved her, Claire was a vibrant matriarch whose warm spirit and unwavering support for her family left a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to be part of her...
Raymond A. "Ray" Cribari
Mar 27, 2025
79 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday March 27, 2025.
Born in Providence, Ray was the son of Sylvia Stizza and her husband Pio Stizza and Raymond Cribari and his wife Florence Cribari.
Ray is survived by his devoted wife Kathleen (Patalano) Cribari, his son Raymond Cribari and his wife Sherri Turner, daughter Michele Cribari, and granddaughter Stephanie Cribari. As well...
James F. DeBlasio
Mar 26, 2025
James F. DeBlasio, 84 of Coventry, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 26, 2025. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Frank and Eva (Cunha) DeBlasio. He was the beloved husband of the late Paulette (Phillips) DeBlasio, whom he missed dearly.
Jim proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era, in the United States Army....
Ralph J. Kudzma
Mar 26, 2025
90, of North Scituate, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Lantini) Kudzma.
Ralph was a custom woodworker and wood finisher for many years. He was also a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps serving during...
Ann T. (Paliotta) Ferranti
Mar 26, 2025
78, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Theresa (DeMelo) Paliotta. Ann was an administrative assistant at RI College for many years before retiring. Ann dedicated her life to being an incredible mother and would have done anything for her family, especially...
Rose (Companatico) DiGennaro
Mar 26, 2025
100, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Greenwood Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio DiGennaro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Emilia (Fusco) Companatico. She was the owner/operator of the former Golden Crown Beauty Salon for many years.
Rose is survived by her loving sons,...
Richard J. Orabone
Mar 25, 2025
Richard J. Orabone 84, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne C.(Murphy) Orabone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Carmella (Cava) Orabone. Richard worked in Human Resources at the VA Hospital Providence until retirement and was in the RI Air...
Concetta (Mancini) Marino
Mar 25, 2025
93, of Cranston, passed away at Miriam Hospital on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Marino. Born in Itri, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Alberico and Maria (Civita) Mancini. Concetta's journey began in her home country before she bravely immigrated to America, where she established a fulfilling life for herself...
Ann G. (Giarrusso) Piccoli
Mar 25, 2025
88, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Palmino and Anna (D’Amico) Giarrusso. Ann worked as a switchboard operator for Blue Cross Blue Shield RI for many years. She then went on to work in the school lunch program at Coventry High School before...
Edward J. Jimmis, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
81, of Cranston, passed away Monday March 24, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Simoneau) Jimmis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Lucille (Amitriano) Jimmis, Sr. Edward worked at Electric Boat as a pipe fitter for many years before retiring and was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Besides...
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