OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Edward M. Salzillo

Edward M. Salzillo

Jul 20, 2020

86 years old, passed away on July 20, 2020.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Mario Salzillo and Marianna Marcella Salzillo; brother of the late Raymond Salzillo, Lucy Collacone and Gloria Vendetti.

He graduated from URI in Electrical Engineering, worked at IBM in Kingston, NY and the IBM Center for Exploratory...

Gennaro "Jerry" L. Russillo, Jr.

Gennaro "Jerry" L. Russillo, Jr.

Jul 19, 2020

of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the cherished and devoted son of Filomena (Passaretti) Russillo of South Kingstown and the late Gennaro L. Russillo.

A University of Rhode Island graduate, Jerry had a prosperous furniture moving business in Florida for many years. He was a thoughtful...

Eunice F. (Siravo)  Franco

Eunice F. (Siravo) Franco

Jul 17, 2020

78, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of Ferdinand Franco.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Viola (Bates) Siravo.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Pam Rittall and her husband Brian, David Franco, Derek Franco and his...

Mary (Ruggieri)  Nauman

Mary (Ruggieri) Nauman

Jul 16, 2020

97, of Greenville, formerly of Cranston, passed away on July 16, 2020 at Stillwater Nursing & Assisted Living, Greenville. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Arcangela (Caperchio) Ruggieri.

Mary was the wife of the late Richard Nauman. She leaves her beloved daughter Joanne Henault and her late husband Kenneth; grandson David Henault...

Giovanna 'Jennie' (Guercia)  Croce

Giovanna 'Jennie' (Guercia) Croce

Jul 16, 2020

91, of Cranston, passed away July 16, 2020 after a brief illness.  She enjoyed a long, wonderful life.  She was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late Joseph R. Croce.  She was the loving and devoted mother of Joseph R. Croce, Jr., and Deputy Chief Robert M. Croce, CFD (Ret.).  She treasured Cathy, as though she was...

Julian M. Marcello Sr.

Julian M. Marcello Sr.

Jul 16, 2020

82, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Hope Health Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Olivia (Felix) for 59 years. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Joseph and Liberina (Giarusso) Marcello.  Mr. Marcello was the owner and the Medical Director of Cranston Medical Laboratory for 33 years. He was...

John A. Rambone, Sr.

John A. Rambone, Sr.

Jul 12, 2020

77, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Cheryl (LaForge) Rambone, whom he was married to for 53 years and adored.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rose (Martinelli) Rambone.

Mr. Rambone was a highly...

Carmen Elizabeth (Barahona) Escobar

Carmen Elizabeth (Barahona) Escobar

Jul 11, 2020

64, of Johnston, passed away at home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 7:56 p.m. Born in La Libertad, El Salvador, she was a daughter of Angelina (Aguilera) Barahona. Carmen loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and going to church.

Carmen is survived by her loving children, Claudia Rottenberger and her husband...

Marie C. (Rossi)  Devine

Marie C. (Rossi) Devine

Jul 11, 2020

88 years old, a lifelong Johnston resident, passed away on July 11, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Scungio) Rossi.

Marie is survived by her brother Anthony Rossi and his wife Mary, the late Joseph Rossi Jr.,  John Rossi and Anna M. D’Arezzo.

She leaves behind many nieces,...

Steve H. Maltezos

Steve H. Maltezos

Jul 10, 2020

91, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Kent Hospital.

Steve was a US Marine Corps veteran serving in the Korean War. After his military service, he became a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 15 years before retiring.

Steve is survived by his son, Rick Maltezos; step-children...

Gurgen Nalchadzhyan

Gurgen Nalchadzhyan

Jul 10, 2020

of Wentworth Ave., Cranston, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence RI.  Born in Yerevan, Armenia, the devoted son of the late Vanoush and Rosa (Yesaian) Nalchadzhyan, he came to the U.S. in 1990 settling in Cranston.

Gurgen was a shoe designer in the shoe industry and served in the Armenian...

Anthony G. Coelho

Anthony G. Coelho

Jul 10, 2020

62, of Seekonk, MA, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Susan C. (Marciano) Coelho. Born in New Bedford, MA, Anthony was the son of the late Gilbert and Lillian (Oliver) Coelho.  He was an instrumental band teacher for the Providence School Department.  He had served as the...

Dorothy (Deleo)  DiMascio

Dorothy (Deleo) DiMascio

Jul 9, 2020

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Angelo DiMascio.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Mercandante) Deleo.

Mrs. DiMascio loved spending time with her family.  She was known for always...

Gregg V. Gismondi

Gregg V. Gismondi

Jul 8, 2020

50, of Johnston , passed away on July 8, 2020. He was born in Providence, a son of the late George and Katherine (Goditt) Gismondi. Gregg was employed by the Town of Johnston ​and worked as a foreman for the highway department. He is survived by his ​brother George Gismondi and his wife Jessica, their daughter Katherine of CT,...

Mario Casinelli, Jr., RPh

Mario Casinelli, Jr., RPh

Jul 8, 2020

92, of Cranston, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of Veronica (Athas) Casinelli.  Born in Providence, Mario was a son of the late Mario Casinelli, Sr. and Marie “Bambina” (Carpetola) Casinelli.

Besides his wife, Mario is survived by his loving children, Brigadier...

Sharon A. (Cellucci) Pontarelli

Sharon A. (Cellucci) Pontarelli

Jul 7, 2020

70, of West Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Cesideo and Helen (Kosinski) Cellucci. Sharon was a school teacher for the City of Warwick for 32 years. She also taught adult education for many years. Sharon loved being with her grandchildren and watching their sporting events....

Saene Soukthavone

Saene Soukthavone

Jul 6, 2020

89, of Providence, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ban Hom, Laos, she was the beloved wife of Souang Soukthavone and mother of Souriyou, Sengkeo, Souriya, Sengchanh, Khamphanh, Bouavanh, Bouakhanh, Bouachanh, Bouaguen, Bouakham, Bounsou, Bouathong, Saenemany, Manyvanh, and Bounkham. She also leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She immigrated to...

Peter S. Capirchio

Peter S. Capirchio

Jul 6, 2020

90, passed away on July 6, 2020 at the Scandinavian Home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Antonetta (DeSimone ) Capirchio for the past 65 years.  He was born in Providence a son of Peter and Rachel ( Antonelli ) Capirchio. Mr. Capirchio was a Construction Lineman employed by the former New England Telephone &...

Anthony Vellone

Anthony Vellone

Jul 5, 2020

99, just 35 days shy of his 100th birthday, passed away peacefully at RI Hospital on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Yolanda Susan (Amore) Vellone for 59 years and the father of the late Michael Anthony Vellone. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Born in Providence,...

Frances Polese-Luke

Frances Polese-Luke

Jul 5, 2020

64, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roccasecca, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Peppino and Brigida (Tedeschi) Polese. After her parents passing, she was raised by her brother in-law Enzo and her deceased sister Lucy Mesiti. Frances was an eligibility tech for the...

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