Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Feb 22, 2021

16, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of Sean P. and Dawn C. (DiBiase) Hanley.  Mia was the cherished granddaughter of Edward J. and Ana M. Hanley of Cranston, Catherine M. Howarth and the late James E. Howarth of Warwick, and John...

Feb 22, 2021

91, of Cranston died February 22nd.  She was the wife of the late Antonio “Tony” Merola.

Born in Vairano Patenora, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Concetta (Littera) Pisaturo.  She was thrilled to come to America at the tender age of 9.  She was already a citizen of this...

Feb 22, 2021

of Morgan Ave., Johnston, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Alice A. (DeSantis) Cappelli.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Angelo and Elizabeth (LaBanca) Cappelli.

Mr. Cappelli was a foreman and tool maker at Uncas Mfg. Co. for many years and was...

Feb 20, 2021

96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Carmen (Mercado) Perez. Born in Isabella, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Leonardo and Ramona (Nieves) Perez.

Ramon is survived by his loving children, Carmen Gonzalez, Raymond Perez,...

Feb 20, 2021

96, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Anthony R. Mignone, Sr.

Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (De Nicola) Mazzarelli.

Mrs. Mignone was teacher for the Smithfield and Providence School Departments before retiring.  She was a communicant...

Feb 19, 2021

57, of Johnston passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Michael P. Lucia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Mary (Ciacciarelli) Pezzullo of Johnston and the late Edmund B. Pezzullo. Paula was a Computer Programmer at Hasbro before retiring. Besides her husband and...

Feb 19, 2021

82 years of age, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.  Houmphanh was born on July 14, 1938 in Maung Khua Phongsali Laos.  He has been a resident of Woonsocket, RI since 1984.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Phou Prachith, his children Houmphone Boutsady and his wife Janice, Oulaysone Boutsady and his wife Monh, Sue Sayavong,...

Feb 19, 2021

96, of West Warwick passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Luigi Boi.

Born in Pratola Peligna, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Caterina (Biondi) Colalella.

Mrs. Boi enjoyed knitting and baking.  She loved spending time with her family and was happiest...

Feb 18, 2021

72, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Maria (Gesualdi) Negovetti. They were married for 34 years. Born in Cherso, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Marchian) Negovetti.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving...

Feb 17, 2021

Rosine Darakjian was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on February 17, 2021 at 3:05 p.m. at the age of 88 to meet our heavenly father.

She was born to Hagop and Mary Kheshvadjian on August 29th, 1932. At the young age of 19, she met her husband, Hagop Darakjian...

Feb 17, 2021

89, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Gloria S. (Buonanni) Benton.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Robert was the son of the late Alexander S. and Grace (Allison) Benton.  Robert worked for 47 years for the Charles Bruning Company (later AM Corporation and Oce) starting as a back...

Feb 17, 2021

71, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of Frank L. Ginja.  Born in Chas De Tavares, Portugal, Cecilia was a daughter of the late Joao and Maria M. (Cabral) de Sousa.  Mrs. Ginja was a seamstress for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband, Cecilia is...

Feb 17, 2021

68, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Dr. Edward and Wanda (Marciniak) Wasilewski. He graduated in 1971 from Mt. Pleasant High School and was an auto salesman for 50 years before retiring. Lou loved going to the auto auctions....

Feb 16, 2021

84, born 9/17/1936, of Narragansett, an office manager in the athletic department of Bryant University for 34 years until her retirement in 1998, died peacefully on February 16, 2021.  She was the wife of the late William DiCandio for 55 years.

Born in Providence, a daughter of Stanley and Amelia (Perry) Hamilton.  She lived in...

Feb 15, 2021

Passed into eternal rest on February 15, 2021.  He was predeceased by his wife Anna Crossley (D’Orsi) of 62 years.  He leaves a son Robert Crossley Jr. and his wife Deborah with whom he was living, 2 granddaughters Shaina Crossley and Kira Crossley and 6 great grandchildren.  He was the son of the late Rose Allen and Harold Crossley. ...

Feb 15, 2021

63, of Johnston passed away on Monday February 15, 2021 at RI Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of 37 years to James A. Cole.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of Andre and Marie Blanche Irene (Thibodeau) Houle. Irene held several secretarial positions at Rhode Island Hospital for the past 36 years.

Feb 14, 2021

78, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Ault.  Born in New York State, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Eileen M. (Hahn) Holly.  She was a Supervisor at the former Coto Corporation for many years, before retiring....

Feb 13, 2021

89, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Saturday, February 13th, 2021.  An engineer at Otis Elevator for decades and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He was the husband of the late Beverly (May) DePasquale.

Lenny “Poppy” is survived by his brothers Anthony DePasquale, Joseph DePasquale, sister Beverly Petrocchi, his three children, Sandra...

Feb 12, 2021

of Gray Coach Lane, Cranston, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife for 45 years of Edward J. Nievera, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antonetta (Vinagro) Melone.

Susan was a radiation therapist for many years before retiring.

Besides...

Feb 11, 2021

100, of Temecula, CA and formerly of Warwick, RI passed away at the Atria in Temecula, CA on February 11, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Louis J. Manfredi.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Evaristo and Guiseppa (Tedeschi) Nanni.  She is survived by her daughter Marianne Steere of Warwick,...