OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Shake (Dedeian)  Aktchian

Shake (Dedeian) Aktchian

Oct 13, 2020

79, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Haroutioun Aktchian. She was the daughter of the daughter of the late Tatos and Nvard (Keshishian) Dedeian; and was born in Juni, Lebanon and later moved to Yerevan , Armenia were she lived until she...

Rose Mary (Ryan) Taraborelli

Rose Mary (Ryan) Taraborelli

Oct 12, 2020

88, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late William M. Taraborelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Cornelia (Young) Ryan. Mrs. Taraborelli worked for Artcraft Braid for many years until her retirement.

Rose is survived...

C. Edward Gauvin

C. Edward Gauvin

Oct 12, 2020

91, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean E. (Romeo) Gauvin. Born in Ashton, he was a son of the late Omer and Marie-Ange (Hamel) Gauvin. He was self-employed as a tool designer for most of his life until his retirement. He loved spending...

Eva A. (Grieco)  Piccirilli

Eva A. (Grieco) Piccirilli

Oct 11, 2020

93, of Johnston, RI, passed peacefully on October 11, 2020.  She was the daughter of Luigi and Grazia Grieco. Formerly from Cranston RI, she was the wife of the late Joseph Piccirilli. She was preceded by son in law Dennis Horton and is survived by Grace Horton, Linda C. Piccirilli and Alan J. Piccirilli, also 5 grandchildren and 6...

Gian A. Parrella

Gian A. Parrella

Oct 11, 2020

of North Providence passed away on Sunday October 11, 2020 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence he was the beloved son Michael Parrella and Donna (Ricci) Parrella. Gian was a cashier at Cadillac Lounge and manager for Hope Creamery in Providence.

Besides his parents he was the twin brother of Anthony Parrella and brother of the late...

Josephine "Josie" D'Aguanno

Josephine "Josie" D'Aguanno

Oct 11, 2020

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred D’Aguanno Sr. They were married for 70 years. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Antonetta (D’Andrea) Luchetti. Mrs. D’Aguanno was a Teacher’s Aide for the...

Ourania S. (Saliveros)  Carriker

Ourania S. (Saliveros) Carriker

Oct 10, 2020

Ourania (Saliveros) Carriker, 71, of Severna Park, MD, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Athens, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Apostolis and Eleni (Moustaka) Saliveros.

Ms. Carriker was a civil engineer before retiring, having worked for the Anne Arundel County Government for 26 years....

Marilyn A. (Ricci)  Tomassone

Marilyn A. (Ricci) Tomassone

Oct 9, 2020

77, of Coventry, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Rodolfo "Rudy" Tomassone.  Born in Cranston, Marilyn was a daughter of Irma (Fallat) Ricci and the late Vincent Ricci. She is survived by her children, Nina Whitman of Warwick, Elizabeth Falconio, Andrew Crimmins, of Coventry and Sunny LaFazia of Hope Valley. ...

Albert G. Barnds

Albert G. Barnds

Oct 9, 2020

“Al the Baker”

On October 9,2020 the world lost a unique man.  Though 86, he seemed much younger.  His wife Angela (Bucci) was his “soul mate” for almost 60 years.

Besides his wife Angela, he is survived by his loving daughters, Josephine Barnds-Brown and her husband Warren Brown of Cranston, and Michele Barnds and her...

Phillip L. Brown

Phillip L. Brown

Oct 9, 2020

86, of Johnston, passed away on Friday , October 9, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Sally (Trombetti) Brown. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Leander and Gertrude Brown. Mr. Brown worked as a mechanic his entire life; and has been at Family Auto Sales...

Sergio Schiappa

Sergio Schiappa

Oct 9, 2020

83, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Mirella (Sinapi) Schiappa. Born in Itri, Italy, he was a son of the late Rafaelle and Francesca (DiNola) Schiappa.

Sergio came to the US in 1971 and settled in the Knightsville area of Cranston. He was a communicant of...

Frank C. Porcaro

Frank C. Porcaro

Oct 8, 2020

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was the son of the late Felix and Regina (Imondi) Porcaro.

Frank was a very successful automobile dealer for many years until retirement.

He is survived by his son Gregory Porcaro, Sr. and his wife Becky. His two grandchildren Letitia...

Elizabeth "Betty" (Kefeyan)  Elmasian

Elizabeth "Betty" (Kefeyan) Elmasian

Oct 8, 2020

94, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Nishan Elmasian for 53 years. Born in Dorchester, MA she was the daughter of the late Nishan and Araxe (Sarafian) Kefeyan.

Betty is survived by her loving children, Michael M. Elmasian of...

Charles A. Jepson, Jr.

Charles A. Jepson, Jr.

Oct 7, 2020

57, of Johnston passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2020 at his home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Donna (Troll) Iannuccilli and the late Charles A. Jepson; and step-son of Lawrence Iannuccilli. He had worked in the towing business since the age of seventeen and was the former owner of Chuck & Sons Towing, Inc. He...

Dolores N. (Abbey)  Engustian

Dolores N. (Abbey) Engustian

Oct 7, 2020

Dolores Natalie (Abbey) Engustian, born August 19, 1930 to Albert Avedisian Abbey and Lulu (Vartanian) Abbey, joined her Lord for everlasting life on October 7, 2020. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Vartges Engustian, and her three daughters, Lori Engustian, Christine Engustian and Kathryn Engustian Doolittle, son-in-law Theodore Doolittle, beloved grandchildren Anayis, Eve and Wyatt...

CARMELLA A. (TRAVISANO)  CALLAHAN

CARMELLA A. (TRAVISANO) CALLAHAN

Oct 6, 2020

92, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John G. Callahan for 65 years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Filomena (Piccirillo) Travisano.

Carmella worked for the former Outlet Company as a gift...

John W. Badessa

John W. Badessa

Oct 5, 2020

65, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Colleen (Bager) Badessa. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elena (Cipolla) Badessa.

Besides his wife Colleen, he is survived by his loving son, John W. Badessa, Jr. and his wife...

Patrick S. Binns

Patrick S. Binns

Oct 5, 2020

49, of East Providence, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Peter Binns and Dale Sullivan.

Besides his parents he was the loving and devoted father of Patrick Binns, Jr., and dear brother of Peter Binns, Alfie Binns and his wife Christene, Josef Binns and his wife...

Robin J. (Labonte)  Collins

Robin J. (Labonte) Collins

Oct 5, 2020

67, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Braden E. Collins, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Savage) Labonte. Robin was a presser at Governor Francis Dry Cleaners. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving children: George Welchman, Jr. and his...

Patricia "Patty" Smith-Romano

Patricia "Patty" Smith-Romano

Oct 4, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Smith- Romano 62, passed away peacefully with her sister by her side on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island, Providence.

She was the beloved wife of George Romano,  They would have celebrated their 34 Wedding Anniversary on October 11. Patty & George loved Camping.   They...

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