OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Gary J. Atamian

Gary J. Atamian

Dec 10, 2020

Gary J. Atamian of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 after a brief illness with coronavirus.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Manoog and Nevart (Ervanian) Atamian.  He was the loving brother of Dorothy Arakelian of Whitinsville, Massachusetts, Shirley Derderian of Cranston, and the late Gloria Zaroogian.

Although Gary...

Eleanor A. (Andreozzi) Corsetti

Eleanor A. (Andreozzi) Corsetti

Dec 10, 2020

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Corsetti. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Colomba (Delli Colli) Andreozzi. Eleanor loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking especially...

Phyllis A. (Calcagni)  Nigris

Phyllis A. (Calcagni) Nigris

Dec 10, 2020

89, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020.  She was predeceased by John Nigris, her loving husband for 54 years.  Phyllis was born the first of three children in Providence to the late Carmella (Fanelli) and Alfred Calcagni and lived in Johnston.  She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy.  Soon after graduating, she began her over 65 year...

Marie E. (Capotosto) Vartanian

Marie E. (Capotosto) Vartanian

Dec 9, 2020

83, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Miriam Hospital, Providence after a courageous battle with COVID-19. She was the beloved wife of the late Moorad J. “Jim” Vartanian.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Cosmo and Catherine (Cardi) Capotosto. Marie was surrounded in thought and prayer by her children, grandchildren, family...

Domenick F. Paolucci

Domenick F. Paolucci

Dec 9, 2020

94, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2020 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dora M. (DelGallo) Paolucci, born in Providence. Domenick was the son of the late Daniel Paolucci, Sr.  and Theodora (Prezioso) Paolucci.  He was a Truck driver for 32 years at Arrow Transportation until they closed....

Lucia E. (Campopiano)  Pecoraro

Lucia E. (Campopiano) Pecoraro

Dec 8, 2020

Lucia Eleanor Pecoraro passed away peacefully on December 8, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston, RI.  She was born on December 2, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Petrina (Tommasiello) Campopiano.  She was the youngest of seven siblings and beloved wife of the late Peter Pecoraro, Sr., who passed away in August of...

Theresa A. (Acciardo)  George

Theresa A. (Acciardo) George

Dec 8, 2020

102, of Barrington, passed away on December 8, 2020 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Mario George. Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of Pietro and Angelina (San Antonio) Acciardo. Mother of the late Robert P. George. Sister of Louise Tamburro of Barrington and the late John, Peter, Frank, Albert...

Vincenza "Vinnie" Tirocchi

Vincenza "Vinnie" Tirocchi

Dec 7, 2020

Vincenza “Vinnie” M. Tirocchi 89, a lifelong  Cranston resident , passed away from complications due to Covid  on December 7, 2020 at Cedar Crest, Cranston. She was born in Cranston a daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Toti) Tirocchi. Vinnie was a graduate of Cranston High School, and was employed at Greater Providence Deposit & Trust and RI...

Dorothy E. (Simone)  McPhillips

Dorothy E. (Simone) McPhillips

Dec 7, 2020

of Cranston, died Monday, December 7, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.  She was the widow of Joseph M. McPhillips, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Fiorinda (Sarcione) Simone.

Dorothy was a clerk in the Fiscal Department of Economic Development for the City of Providence retiring after 10 years. Prior...

Dina M. "Diva" DeFalco

Dina M. "Diva" DeFalco

Dec 7, 2020

45, of Cranston, received her angel wings on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence , a daughter of Emilia (Treglia) DeFalco and the late Anthony ‘Butchy” DeFalco. Besides her loving mother Emilia she is survived by her adored son Joseph Amitrano of Johnston, her dear siblings Rosa...

Ruth A. (Fratiello)  DiCicco

Ruth A. (Fratiello) DiCicco

Dec 7, 2020

74, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of Carmelo DiCicco.  Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fratiello.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her brothers, Joseph Fratiello of Arizona, Paul Fratiello of California, Dennis Fratiello of Kansas, and was...

Orlando Giansanti, Jr.

Orlando Giansanti, Jr.

Dec 7, 2020

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Annette (Taillon) Giansanti.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Orlando and Vincenza (Caliccia) Giansanti.

Orlando worked at Rosbro Plastics in Pawtucket, RI for 50 years and the Silver Lake Community Center before his retirement.  He was...

Outtama Mar Saysithideth

Outtama Mar Saysithideth

Dec 6, 2020

age 62, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 6, 2020.

He was born to the late Khamsing and Khamouck Saysithideth in the small town of Savannakhet, Laos. He migrated to the United States in 1981 and attended a job corp technical school then continued his academic career at the Community College of Rhode...

Edith E. (Santagata)  Rossi

Edith E. (Santagata) Rossi

Dec 6, 2020

of Cranston, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Albert E. Rossi.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andimiglio and Assunta (Zanghi) Santagata.

Edith worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

She was the...

Daniel G. Comella, Sr.

Daniel G. Comella, Sr.

Dec 6, 2020

Daniel G. Comella , Sr.

84, passed away on December 6, 2020. He was a resident of Cranston for many years. He was the beloved husband of Joan A. (Iannuccilli) Comella . They shared a loving, inseparable 58 years of marriage together. Dan is survived by his wife Joan. He was the devoted father of Daniel Comella,...

Arcangelo G. "Joseph" Iemma

Arcangelo G. "Joseph" Iemma

Dec 6, 2020

of Sandwich, MA, formerly of Warwick and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020.  He was the beloved husband for 68 years of the late Estelle H. “Stella” (Weeks) Iemma.  Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late James and Josephine (Lombardi) Iemma.

Mr. Iemma was district manager for John Hancock...

Ernest P. Baptista, Jr.

Ernest P. Baptista, Jr.

Dec 5, 2020

ERNEST P. BAPTISTA, JR., 70, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday December 5, 2020. Ernie was the son of the late Ernest & Carmela Baptista formerly of North Providence. He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Sharon (Williams) Baptista, his daughter Jennifer A. Baptista of Warwick, his son Peter A. Baptista and his...

Sgt. Adam S. DeCiccio

Sgt. Adam S. DeCiccio

Dec 5, 2020

37, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Dawn (DiCenso) DeCiccio of Warwick and the late Jeffrey J. DeCiccio. He is also survived by his son Gunner, whom he cherished; his loving fiancé Tayla Inderlin of Cranston; his dear brothers, Mark DeCiccio, his wife Brooke, their children...

Ronald F. Burgess

Ronald F. Burgess

Dec 5, 2020

83, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, in Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Johnson) Burgess for 64 years. Mr. Burgess was a teacher for many years until his retirement.

Besides his wife Louise, he is survived by his loving children, Ronald Burgess and his wife Joanne...

Joseph Angus Cross

Joseph Angus Cross

Dec 4, 2020

Born February 16, 1938 in Portland, Maine passed quietly in Johnston, Rhode Island at 82.

Son of Angus and Victoria, Brother to Richard and Beverly. He and Joan had five children: Joseph, Pamela, Kenneth, Terri and Michael,

seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A hardworking Jack-of-all-trades, his family was always provided for.

Rest in...

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