Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Carl 'Stephen' S. Lauro

Jul 4, 2020

Of North Kingstown, RI passed away on July 4, 2020 at the age of 70.  He was predeceased by his parents Vincent J., Sr. and Antonetta M. Lauro and his younger brother Vincent J. Lauro, Jr.

Stephen was a kind, gentle soul who was a staunch Catholic, loving son, brother, friend, and a dedicated, fully committed educator...

Josephine Y. (Napolitano) Patalano

Jul 3, 2020

95, of Providence, passed  away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Grace Barker Health, Warren. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Patalano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fausto and Amelia (Feola ) Napolitano. Josephine was a member of the Alpine Country Club, Johnston Senior Center, Sal Mancini Senior...

Anthony "Sharkey" Buonanno, Jr.

Jun 30, 2020

85, of Saunderstown, passed away on June 30, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Teresa M. “Terrie” (Schiavitti) Buonanno.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony, Sr. “Sharkey” and Jennie (Ursillo) Buonanno.

He worked for the RI Board of Elections for many years before retiring.

He...

George R. Trabucco

Jun 29, 2020

95, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 29, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Rose Trabucco (Lonardo) for 71 years until her passing 9 months ago. They are happily together again.

George was born 4/7/1925 to Francesco & Raffaela (Rosamelia) Trabucco and grew up in the Federal Hill section...

Steven E. Fennessy

Jun 29, 2020

64, of Providence, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at home.

He was the beloved husband of Pasqualina “Patty” (Mosca) Fennessy.

Born in Providence he was the son of Raymond J. Fennessy Sr, of St. Petersburg, Fl and the late Claire M. (Godbout) Fennessy.

Steven was the owner of Ray’s Cleaning Service.

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Mary Fermanian

Jun 28, 2020

passed peacefully at her home in Cranston on Sunday, June 28, 2020.  Born and raised in Providence, she lived an extremely productive and rewarding life in her chosen field of education.  She was a teacher in the Foster Glocester school system for forty years.  Her vocation was her life’s calling, a fact that was evident in her enthusiasm for...

Eleanor L. (DeBlasio) Oddo

Jun 27, 2020

Eleanor Louise (DeBlasio) Oddo, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020 in Warwick, RI from Alzheimer's disease. Born in Providence, RI on November 26,1929 to F. Arthur DeBlasio and Louisa (Villani) DeBlasio, Eleanor was raised along with her brother, the late Richard A. DeBlasio, in the Silver Lake neighborhood. After graduating from Classical High School in 1947, Eleanor attended...

Joan A. (Neary) Neary

Jun 27, 2020

of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late Francis and Florence (Lepore) Neary.

She was the former wife of the late Anthony J. Neary and dear companion of the late Clement Vincent. Joan...

Joan T. (Gaudreau) Pezzuco

Jun 27, 2020

88, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Pezzuco, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Elvie (Shattuck) Gaudreau and Henri Gaudreau.

Joan is survived by her loving daughters, Robin Carlone and her husband Tony of Johnston and Denise Livoli...

Gloria A. (DiBenedetto) Caprarelli

Jun 26, 2020

88, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Caprarelli for 59 years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Enrichetta (Potenza) DiBenedetto. Gloria is survived by her loving children, Laura Caprarelli and Joseph Caprarelli...

Maureen Lorenzo

Jun 25, 2020

63, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Born in Newton, MA she was a daughter of the late Fortunato J. “Fudgie” and Teresa (Baccari) Lorenzo.

Maureen was a hairstylist for more than forty years. She loved and treated her clients as family and thrived in their friendship....

Joseph W. Ciano

Jun 24, 2020

72, of Coventry, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI.  He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Assumpico) Ciano for 32 years.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Salvatore Ciano, Sr., and Mary (Porter) Ciano.  Joseph was an alumni of Cranston East High School, Roger Williams College and Providence...

Frank DeLuca

Jun 24, 2020

88, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Angela M. (Pate) DeLuca.  Born in Providence on April 5, 1932, he was a son of the late Leonardo and Anna (Malafronte) DeLuca.  Mr. DeLuca was a diesel mechanic for many years, working for...

Louis Ruggieri

Jun 24, 2020

93, of Cornell St., Cranston, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family. Louis was the beloved husband of the late Ida J. (Castriotta) Ruggieri and a son of the late Salvatore and Silvia (Pezzuco) Ruggieri. Louis was the father of Salvatore J. Ruggieri (Susan Reed), Sally Cacchiotti (Joseph Maggiacomo), Gina Ruggieri (husband Alfredo Rodriguez). He...

Hakop Yagoubian

Jun 22, 2020

Hakop Yagoubian of Orchard St., Cranston, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Annman (Balasanyan) Yagoubian.  Born in Yerevan, Armenia, the son of the late Misak and Yegizabete (Minassian) Yagoubian, he came to the U.S. in 1988.

Hakop was the owner of Jack’s Barber Shop in North...

Kathleen M. (Flanagan) Austin

Jun 22, 2020

76, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 22, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Paul Austin Sr. for 46 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Louise (Norcross) Flanagan.

Besides her husband Paul, she is survived by her loving children, Paul Austin Jr. of Providence,...

Beatrice M. (Cartier) Choiniere

Jun 22, 2020

formerly of Cranston. passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Choiniere.  Born in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Emma (Richard) Cartier.

Beatrice worked at the former RI Hospital Trust Bank for 15 years...

Robert E. Burns

Jun 20, 2020

74, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Providence.  He was the husband of Moraine M. (Tebbetts) Burns.  Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Robert was a son of the late Roosevelt and Louise D. (Roy) Burns.  He worked at the Forensic unit at Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston for 35 years. In...

Robert G. Mullaney

Jun 20, 2020

79, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Ann Marie (Alviano) Mullaney for fifty-four years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Tetreault) Mullaney.

Bob received a Bachelor’s Degree from Bryant University and served in the US Army National Reserves.

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Adam B. Smith

Jun 19, 2020

39, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2020. Born in Providence, he was a son of Lynda M. (Baker) Smith and the late Frank J. Smith. Adam earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and went on to work as a logistics manager at Target.

Besides his mother Lynda,...