OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini

Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini

Dec 9, 2024

91, of Cranston passed away Monday December 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Francis Pulcini. Born in Pontecorvo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Teresa (Almagno) Zonfrilli. Maria worked for the former Colibri Manufacturing Company for many years. She was also a seamstress for the former Ida Leach Boutique in Providence she also...

Patricia A. McCartney

Patricia A. McCartney

Dec 5, 2024

Patricia A. McCartney, 71, of Warwick passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, December 5, 2024. 

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Ronzio) and John Palumbo.

 Prior to her retirement, she worked for the RI Attorney General’s Office.

 She is survived by her children Melissa A. Plante and Paul R. Plante, Jr. of Miami. She...

Yvonne (Donahue) Lieb

Yvonne (Donahue) Lieb

Dec 5, 2024

99, formerly of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born on March 25, 1925, in Patton, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Edward T. and Inez Donahue. 

Yvonne spent most of her life living, working, and volunteering in Ebensburg, where her kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on the community. She was...

Linda M. (Ohman) Abbruzzese

Linda M. (Ohman) Abbruzzese

Dec 5, 2024

a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home December 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 23, 1940, in Worcester, MA, Linda brought joy and warmth to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

For many years, Linda dedicated herself to her profession as a medical assistant at Seacoast Eye Associates in...

Ellen M. (Bussey) Connetta

Ellen M. (Bussey) Connetta

Dec 4, 2024

95, of East Providence, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Evergreen Nursing Home, East Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Connetta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (McKiel) Bussey. Ellen was a caretaker for many years.

She is survived by her loving children, James Connetta of Peace...

Anthony V. Sauro, Sr. (Ret. PFD)

Anthony V. Sauro, Sr. (Ret. PFD)

Dec 4, 2024

93, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was the husband of Lucille A (Tartaglia) Barone Sauro and the late Teresa G (DiZazzo). Born in Italy, he was the son of the late John and Catarina (Patuto) Sauro. Anthony was a member of the Providence Fire Department for 38 years, retiring as Deputy Assistant...

Carmella "Chickie" (Raso) Pennacchia

Carmella "Chickie" (Raso) Pennacchia

Dec 4, 2024

84, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Pennacchia Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Josephine (Verdollotti) Raso. Chickie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply...

Dorothea J. "Dottie" (Eich) Kretzer

Dorothea J. "Dottie" (Eich) Kretzer

Dec 2, 2024

affectionately known as Dottie, was born on September 23, 1945, in Queens, NY, and passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Narragansett, RI, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dottie's life was characterized by her generous heart and a host of friends across the country.

Dottie earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from...

Florence Fuoco

Florence Fuoco

Dec 1, 2024

Florence Fuoco 81, of Johnston, passed away on December 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence on November 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Misiaszek) Fuoco and the late Frank Fuoco. She is survived by her brother, Frank J. Fuoco, and her niece, Kathryn “Katy” Fuoco. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law Irene...

Elmo Vendettuoli Jr.

Elmo Vendettuoli Jr.

Nov 30, 2024

 63, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 30, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Elmo and Carmella (Scotti) Vendettuoli, Sr.

Elmo was a self-employed Master Electrician for many years.

He is survived by his son James D. Vendettuoli and his wife Danielle, and their son James Angelo of Scituate; he was the...

Regina T. Hampton

Regina T. Hampton

Nov 29, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 at home. She was daughter to Dolores Pompei and the late Kenneth DeFusco of Johnston.

She graduated from Johnston High School Class of 1979. She then married Robert Hampton and became a dedicated and loving mother to Lauren Cirillo and Robert Hampton. She also was a loving grandmother to Aria Cirillo. She also...

John F. Gemma

John F. Gemma

Nov 27, 2024

76, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Burlingham) Gemma. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Britland) Gemma.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Alexa D. Gemma of Florida, John V. Gemma and his wife Jennifer of Cranston; cherished grandchildren Julianna,...

Irene M. (Martinelli) Montville

Irene M. (Martinelli) Montville

Nov 26, 2024

102, of Boynton Beach, FL and formerly of North Providence, RI, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Montville. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie (Gorman) Martinelli. She was the sister of the late Edward, Joseph and Raymond Martinelli. She is survived by...

Stanley J. Galoski

Stanley J. Galoski

Nov 25, 2024

93, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 25, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Shirley Patricia Galoski. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late John and Agnes (Wiktorowski) Galoski. 

Stanley was a factory worker making mini blinds for many years before retiring. In his earlier days he was an avid boater....

Donna (Altieri) Steinberg

Donna (Altieri) Steinberg

Nov 24, 2024

Passed away peacefully in San Diego, California, on November 24, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 78. 

Donna was the cherished daughter of Anna (Catalfamo) Altieri and William Altieri. She was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Dr. Raymond Altieri and William Altieri Jr. She is survived by her daughter Rachelle Steinberg, son Jared Steinberg, daughter-in-law Grace (Thorndal)...

Robert J. Moretti

Robert J. Moretti

Nov 24, 2024

Robert J. Moretti passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born in Providence on July 17, 1949, he was the beloved son of the late John A. and Emilia P. Moretti. 

Bob was a devoted husband and father, whose greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia (Capaldi); his stepson, Andrew Fiorenzano; stepdaughter,...

Patricia Jane (Fogerty) Malley

Patricia Jane (Fogerty) Malley

Nov 24, 2024

89, of South Kingstown, RI, previously residing in Warwick for many years, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 in Wakefield, RI. Pat was born on July 6th, 1935 in Providence and was the daughter of the late John E. and Monica (Sullivan) Fogerty. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, James J. Malley.

Pat retired from the...

Michael T. St. Angelo

Michael T. St. Angelo

Nov 23, 2024

Michael T. St. Angelo, 62 of Cranston passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday November 23, 2024. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Eleanor (Piti) St. Angelo. He was the beloved husband of Gina (Fuscellaro) St. Angelo. Gina and Michael shared 30 wonderful years together. 



His family was his...

Samuel V. Samuelian

Samuel V. Samuelian

Nov 23, 2024

Samuel V. Samuelian, age 96, of Medford Lakes, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beatrice Virginia (Donabedian) Samuelian, he is survived by his three sons, Thomas, Alexander, and Samuel Jr., five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Sam was born in Pawtucket, RI, in 1928, to Vahram and Manushag (Vartanian)...

Joan E. (Pisanello) Feeney

Joan E. (Pisanello) Feeney

Nov 23, 2024

84, of Saunderstown, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at Lakeside Nursing Center, North Kingstown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Carrier) Pisanello. 

Joan’s career as a bookkeeper began at Precious Products and White Manufacturing. For many years, Joan was a bookkeeper for Lombardi's 1025 Club,...

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