Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Mary Margaret "Mema" Curran
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Margaret "Mema" Curran, aged 84, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2024. Born on May 3, 1940, in Kealkill, Bantry, County Cork, Ireland to Daniel J Dinneen and Bridgette T. (O'Connor) Dinneen.
Mary immigrated to the United States in 1959 and lived in Rumford and Pawtucket, RI where she worked as a caregiver, before marrying...
Joseph N. Cimini
Nov 16, 2024
94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy A. (Bisignano) Cimini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alexander and Albina (Ricci) Cimini.
Joseph attended Mount Pleasant High School where he was selected as all state tackle, earning himself a football...
Louis Cairone, Sr.
Nov 15, 2024
Louis Cairone, Sr. 90, of Greenville passed away Friday November 15, 2024 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Carbone) Cairone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Assunta (Mollicone) Cairone. Louis was the owner & operator of Mr. C’s Restaurant in Smithfield for many years.
Besides his wife he was the devoted...
Annette C. (DonFrancisco) DeAngelis
Nov 15, 2024
81, of North Kingstown, passed away on Friday, November, 15, 2024, at Hope Health Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Robert M. DeAngelis for 61 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (DiFazio) DonFrancisco. Annette worked in the customer service department at Target for over 15 years before retiring. A...
Angelica (Caldarone) McCaughey
Nov 15, 2024
68, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Rodney G. McCaughey for 50 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (Ferry) Caldarone. She was a deli manager for many years before retiring. Angelica loved spending time with her family especially her...
Luigginia "Gina" D'Attilio
Nov 14, 2024
Lugginia “Gina” (Faraone) D’Attilio, 98 of Providence passed away on November 14, 2024, at Philip Huiltar, after a four year battle with cancer .She is survived by her children son Glenn D’Attilio, daughter Paula (D’Attilio) Mendes and her husband Kenneth, and a granddaughter, Shayna. Services were private as per family request.
Joyce S. (Larocque) Petrarca
Nov 12, 2024
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2024 after an extended illness. She was the beloved wife of fifty-one years to the late Robert S. Petrarca. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Genevieve (Parente) Larocque.
Her great passion in life was really no secret to those around her and can be summed...
Richard F. DiPietro
Nov 11, 2024
74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Albino) DiPietro.
He is survived by his sons, Scott DiPietro and his wife Jennifer of Virginia, and Todd DiPietro of California; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brother David DiPietro, and the late Wayne DiPietro; and...
John Conti
Nov 10, 2024
93, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna T. (Panarello) Conti for over 69 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria Grazia Conti.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Linda Stanelun and her husband Michael,...
Rosemarie (Paolantonio) Janelle
Nov 10, 2024
84, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Janelle Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Angelina (Colonna) Paolantonio.
Rosemarie dedicated over 20 years to the banking industry, ultimately retiring as a corporate financial analyst. She loved to cook, travel, and...
MaryLou Hall
Nov 9, 2024
Marylou Hall, 67 of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of Virginia (Miley) Hall, and the late Walter Hall.
She was a long-time Phlebotomist for Prospect Charter Care Fatima. An accomplished cook and baker, Marylou was known for the great care that she would take in preparing Holiday...
Xang "Sam" Xiong
Nov 9, 2024
born on July 18, 1962, in Xieng Khoaung, Laos, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. Beloved by family, friends, and strangers alike, he will be forever remembered for his vibrant presence, gentle kindness, and the laughter and joy he brought to those around him.
Sam lived a life that was an embodiment of...
Michael "Mike" Bedrosian
Nov 9, 2024
103, of Newman Ave., Rumford, RI, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Zakar and Varter (Goshdigian) Bedrosian; and dear brother of the late Peter Bedrosian, Jacob Bedrosian and Yeranig Bedrosian.
Mike was a salesman of home products and improvements for 41 years retiring in 1986. He was a WW-II...
Most Reverend Louis E. Gelineau, D.D., J.C.L., S.T.L.
Nov 7, 2024
Bishop Emeritus of Providence, died peacefully on November 7, 2024, at the age of 96 at Saint Antoine Residence in North Smithfield.
Bishop Gelineau served as the sixth Bishop of Providence for more than 25 years, from January 26, 1972, until his retirement June 11, 1997.
Bishop Gelineau was born on May 3, 1928, in Burlington, Vermont, the son of Leon G....
Elizabeth Jane (Schwering) Berberian
Nov 7, 2024
86, also known as “Betty Jane”, of Providence, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She had a successful and fulfilling professional career as a noted soprano. She lived in Providence for many years and performed with many ensembles and was also an active and committed member of the Chopin Club.
In 1963,...
Richard Fredette
Nov 5, 2024
Richard Fredette of Cranston, RI, dedicated and loving husband and father, passed away Tuesday evening November 5, 2024, at the age of 68. He died surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
Richard was born on April 11, 1956, in New York, NY, to William and Barbara (nee Fredette) Mackey. He discovered an interest in camera work at...
James E. Bianco
Nov 5, 2024
74, of Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Dorothy A. (Vendettoli) Bianco, Jr.
Jim was a machinist and was the owner of the former Bianco Mold Company for over 40 years and later worked for Stihl Corporation for 15 years...
Ronald A. Zednik, Sr
Nov 4, 2024
Ronald A. Zednik, Sr. 91, of Johnston passed away Monday November 4, 2024 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Denise “DeDe” (Gauthier) Zednik and the late Dorothy (Russo) Zednik.
Born in Chicago he was the son of the late Laddie and Rose (Vavarik) Zednik.
Ronald worked for the Providence Gas Company for many years and was...
Antonetta "Etta" (Leporacci) Barbieri
Nov 4, 2024
Antonetta “Etta” (Leporacci) Barbieri 89, of Cranston passed away Monday November 4, 2024 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Xavier Barbieri. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Esposito) Leporacci. Etta worked in the business office at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for many years, prior...
Concetta J. (Pine) Amalfitano
Nov 4, 2024
Concetta J. (Pine) Amalfitano 73, of Cranston passed away Monday November 4, 2024 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of John Amalfitano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Palumbo) Pine. Concetta worked for North Safety Products for many years.
She was the devoted mother of Melissa D’Agostino and Gregory Gilbault;...
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