Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Robert A. Crossley, Sr.

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. ...

Irene R. (Houle) Cole

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.

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Elizabeth A. (Holly) Ault

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....

Leonard D. De Pasquale

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...

Susan A. (Melone) Nievera

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...

Josephine S. (Nanni) Manfredi

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,...

Alfred A. 'Fred' Cavallaro

Feb 11, 2021

92, entered in eternal life on Thursday, February 11, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Diana (Cianfarani) Cavallaro.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Tommassi) Cavallaro, Fred resided in East Greenwich for the past 10 years, previously residing in Providence, Saunderstown, East Providence and Cranston.

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Susan J. (Adams) Brown

Feb 10, 2021

78, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Brown. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred Adams Sr., and Natalie (Leonard) Adams. Mrs. Brown was a jewelry worker for many years before retiring.

Besides her husband Ronald, she...

Peter Paul Rysk

Feb 10, 2021

93, of Narragansett, RI, died peacefully at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown, RI on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the loving husband of Margaret (Ryan) for over 70 years.

Peter was born in Pawtucket, RI to a large loving Polish family. His parents Suzanna (Markowski) & Ignacy Ryszkiewicz raised a hard working and faith filled family....

Raymond E. Hassell

Feb 9, 2021

77, of Cranston and Naples, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021in Naples, FL.  He was the beloved husband of Donna (Tartaglia) Hassell.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter Hassell and Caroline Hassell Barrett.

Raymond worked for many years as a barber and as a State of R.I. employee until his...

Bernardo Tesoniero

Feb 9, 2021

89, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Annita (Conti) Renzi Tesoniero.  Born in Cicerale, Salerno, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Cuccio) Tesoniero.

Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Bernardino “Benny” Renzi and his...

Anna (Marraffino) Schiappa

Feb 9, 2021

In Loving Memory of:

Anna Marraffino Schiappa

September 15, 1953

February 9, 2021

Anna Marraffino Schiappa, 67 of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was...

Ann Marie (Anna Maria) (Caduto) Landi

Feb 5, 2021

age 80 of Narragansett, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side on Friday, February 5, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Landi. She was the daughter of the late Giovanni Thomas and Philomena (Iavazzo) Caduto and the sister of the late Michael Caduto and his late...

George F. Pearson, Sr.

Feb 4, 2021

91, of Cranston passed away on Thursday February 4, 2021 at the home of his loving daughter Peggy Lembo and her husband Raymond. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean S. (Field) Pearson.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Walter and Florence Pearson.

George was a tool setter for...

Mardiros D. Tashjian

Feb 3, 2021

of Normandy Dr., Cranston, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Rose M. (Malo) Tachjian.  Born in Syria, he was the son of the late Dikran and Naima (Hanna) Tashjian.

Mardiros was the owner of Uncle’s Oil Company for many years.

Besides his wife Rose,...

Anna S. (Ruggieri) Oakes

Feb 3, 2021

Anna moved on to a heavenly kitchen to prepare a meal for others on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  She was born on October 17, 1929 to the parents of Salvatore and Silvia (Pezzuca) (o) Ruggieri.  Anna was a single parent raising her three sons, Alfred, (Gail), David, and Joseph, (Susan).  Sundays were often a big family day for her...

Joseph A D’Agostino

Feb 2, 2021

86, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, February, 2, 2021.  He was the husband of Marie C. (DiMauro) D’Agostino, they had been married for 63 years.  Born in Providence, son of the late Andrea D’Agostino and Giuseppina (Lancellotti) D’Agostino.  He lived in Johnston and Providence before moving to Smithfield in 1961. Mr.  D’Agostino was a teacher at Oliver Hazard...

Robert N. Parascandolo

Feb 1, 2021

of Steere St., Johnston, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Karen L. (Meehan) Parascandolo.  Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Michael and Mary (Fratiello) Parascandolo.

Robert was in the fishing industry for many years and was co-owner of...

June F. (Clegg) Amadio

Feb 1, 2021

82, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late Frank B. Amadio.  Born in Providence, June was a daughter of the late Wilfred M. and Ann F. (Champlin) Clegg.  She loved to golf, paint, crochet and most of all just spending time with her...

Elena F. (Sinapi) Carbone

Jan 31, 2021

91, a lifelong Cranston resident, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich.  She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. George J. Sepe, DDS and the late Libero “Lee” Carbone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Frances (Lorello) Sinapi.

Elena...