Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 2, 2021

formerly of Cranston, died on Friday, April 2nd. She was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Irene A. (Martellucci) Lamore. Clara was the sister of the late Raymond F. Lamore, Sr. and wife of the late Captain Donald P. Walker, USN. Clara is survived by her nephews, Raymond (Lisa) Lamore of Warwick, RI, Paul (Lynn) Lamore of...

Apr 1, 2021

of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mobile, AL, he was the beloved son of the late John B. and Anna (Pakradounian) Bazor. David was the devoted husband of Linda (Dail) Bazor; dear brother of Judy Walsh of Warwick, Joan Rubinstein...

Mar 31, 2021

52, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family during Holy Week on  Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late Martha and Luis Torrado M.D.

John Paul is survived by 5 siblings: Pilar Tasca with whom he lived following his mother’s passing in 2019, Luis and his wife...

Mar 30, 2021

67, of North Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Michael Henaghan for 36 years. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of Bruce Sharron and the late Mary (Krone) Sharron.

In addition to her husband Michael, she is...

Mar 29, 2021

Jose A. Martinez Popa

77, of Providence, passed away on March 29, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved companion of 22 years to Denia (Lantigua) Martinez. Born in Santo Domingo , DR; he was the son of the late Jose Sr. and Esperanza (Martinez) Popa. Jose was the owner and operator of Dynamic...

Mar 28, 2021

of Cranston, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leo E. Markowski and loving and devoted mother of Lee-Ann Markowski of Providence and the late Robert L. Markowski.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Caesar and Ines (Pazienza) Fratazzi.

Anna was...

Mar 27, 2021

90, of Cranston passed away peacefully with his sons at his side on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Grieco) Loporchio.  They were married for 57 years.

Born in Providence’s Federal Hill section, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Gabrielle (Capaldi) Loporchio.  He served in the U....

Mar 27, 2021

71, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at home. She was the beloved wife of Richard W. Diefenbach. Born in Central Falls, Elaine was the daughter of the late William J. and Yvette M (Dumont) Plante. She worked in Human Resources at the Providence VA Medical Center for 41 years. Besides her husband, she is survived...

Mar 26, 2021

78, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Giulio A. Marsella.  Born in Providence, Linda was a daughter of the late Dante and Margaret (Furia) Pompili.  She was employed in office work for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband, Linda is survived by...

Mar 24, 2021

62 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence with his sister by his side, after a long battle with Parkinson Disease, COPD and contracting Covid-19 in November 2020.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Robert Cordeiro and Eleanor (Campanelli) Cordeiro. He was the beloved...

Mar 24, 2021

85, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was the beloved companion of Donald DiOrio for 17 years and beloved wife of the late Michael Regine for 53 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Oresto and Maria (SantaLucia) Vento. Mrs. Regine was...

Mar 23, 2021

68, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Rinaldo and Theresa (Presciutti) Ruggieri. Richard was the proud owner/operator of Ruggieri Auto Parts for the past 36 years.

Richard was the loving father of, Tiffanie Morgero, Anthony Ruggieri,...

Mar 23, 2021

Jeanne Stephanie Stappas, 72, of Cranston, RI passed away on March 23rd at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Catherine (Georgeon) Stappas and the late John A. Stappas.  Born in Providence, she was a lifetime resident of Rhode Island.   A graduate of Central High School, she went on to start what would be her lifelong...

Mar 23, 2021

65, passed into heaven on March 23rd after an 8-year battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He was the son of the late Arthur and Lorraine (Peloquin) Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife Claudia (Buonaiuto), his cherished daughters Sarah and her husband Corey and Laura and her husband...

Mar 23, 2021

77 of Cranston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Tom was the beloved husband of Madeline (Ruggieri) Laviano.  He was the son of the late Thomas & Philomena “Minnie” (Angelo) Laviano. He was the dear brother to the late Gerald Laviano and Marie McManus. Tom worked at RI Tile/G &...

Mar 23, 2021

73, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Linda Gallo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Philip and Elvira (Peluso) Giorgio. Mr. Giorgio was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 25 years. He was a US Army Vietnam...

Mar 21, 2021

39, of Sterling , CT died on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Johnathon Dodge. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Kevin and Donna (Waldron) Foisy. Cherished step-mother of Aaliyah and Andrew Dodge. Sister of Kevin Foisy Jr. She also leaves her beloved golden retrievers Jasper...

Mar 20, 2021

79, passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Teodoro Tentoco.  Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Praxedes (Del Rosario) Jacinto.

Florentina worked at Walmart and Taco, Inc. for many years.

She is survived by her loving children, Roselio J. Tentoco...

Mar 20, 2021

35, of Providence, passed away suddenly on March 20, 2021.

Born in Providence, he was a son of Jose R. Diaz and Argentina Gonzalez.

Jose was a self-employed car salesman.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, cars and spending time with his son and family.

Besides his parents, he leaves his son, Isaiah Jose Diaz;...

Mar 20, 2021

55, of Cranston, passed away at Miriam hospital on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born in Providence on December 25, 1965, to late Bernadette and Lawrence Parent.

Tiny was a man of many trades. He worked for many tow truck companies across Rhode Island, he also worked for oil companies for many years, as well as setting up...