Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Diane M. Valliere
Apr 17, 2020
59, of North Kingstown, RI, passed peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI, after fighting a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Diane will be forever remembered by all those who loved her, especially by her biggest fan, advocate, supporter and most importantly son, Daniel Valliere of Pawtucket, RI. In addition, she...
Steven L. Spina
Apr 16, 2020
50, of Cranston, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Born in Providence on September 20, 1969, he was the beloved son of Louis and Elvira (Picucci) Spina and was the dear brother of Cheryl Bowry and her husband James of Cranston.
Steven was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and R.I. College. He worked for the Veterans...
Richard A. "Rick" Petrella, Sr.
Apr 16, 2020
of Cranston passed away Thursday April 16, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of M. Patricia (Ferrara) Petrella for almost 55 years whom he loved with all his heart.
A son of the late John and Theresa Petrella, he grew up in Johnston. Rick graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School,...
David A. Moretti
Apr 15, 2020
62, of Vinton Avenue, a third-generation landscape designer and owner of D&R Landscaping, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of Anthony and Vilma (Petteruti) Moretti of Cranston.
Besides his parents, he leaves behind his sister Toni-Ann (Moretti) Eacueo and her husband Steven; his...
Roger A. Sears
Apr 15, 2020
77, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Tillinghast) Sears. Born in Newport , he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Nunes) Sears. Roger was a Sgt 1st class with the Army National Guard for 38 until his retirement. besides his wife he is survived by his...
KELLY J. (Neary) Riley RN
Apr 14, 2020
of Cranston passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth McLaughlin. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Joan (Neary) Neary of Cranston and the late Anthony Neary. Kelly was a registered nurse for Morning Star Home Care of Warwick.
Kelly, loved spending time...
Lawrence J. Edwards
Apr 13, 2020
59, of Cromwell, CT passed away on April 13, 2020 at his home.
Born in Providence, he was the son of Margaret A. (Restaino) Edwards of Cranston and the late Lawrence M. Edwards, Jr.
Larry was a self-employed tile installer for many years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors.
Besides...

Armand J. Dufresne
Apr 13, 2020
77, of Cranston passed away Monday April 13, 2020. Born in Woonsocket he was the son of the late Joseph Armand and Marguerite (Bourgeois) Dufresne.
Armand was an assembler at Access Point RI since 1973.
He is survived by his sisters Paulette Thomas of Las Vegas, NV and Lorraine Hickock of FL.
His...
Mario Merolli
Apr 12, 2020
97, of Providence, formerly of Johnston, passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Viola (Pesare) Merolli. Born in Ceprano, PR Frosinone, Italy. He was the son of the late Antonio and Teresa (Franchi) Merolli.
Mario was a humble, caring man, strong in...
Thomas A. Lamoureux
Apr 12, 2020
of Taylor Road, Johnston, passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Delfino) Lamoureux. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Norman “Duffy” and Lillian (Brown) Lamoureux.
Thomas worked at Contech Research in East Providence, RI since 2016. He was dedicated to...
Anne Marie (Cerullo) Heon
Apr 11, 2020
75, of Providence , passed away on April 11, 2020 at Roger William Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick M. Heon, Sr. Born in Providence , she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Rita (Paglio) Cerullo.
Growing up Anne Marie’s family belonged to the Assumption Parish on Potters Ave. Providence....
Anne 'Nancy' (Mirkil) Gardner
Apr 11, 2020
93, died peacefully of old age Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Cranston, RI with her daughter Megan at her side. Anne Morris Mirkil was born June 1, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, sole daughter of I. Hazleton Mirkil, Jr. and Charlotte Morris Mirkil. She was raised in the Philadelphia area and graduated from the Springside School in Chestnut Hill. She...
Hailey K. Bennett
Apr 10, 2020
21, of Coventry/Providence, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. Born in Warwick, she was the beloved daughter of Katherine A. (DellaCioppa) Olivo and her husband Edward, and Peter J. Bennett. Besides her parents, she was the loving sister of Ryan C. Bennett and stepsister of Nicholas Bennett; cherished granddaughter of John and Maria DellaCioppa; dear niece of Anthony...
Clara 'Claire' V. (Thibeault) Supancic
Apr 9, 2020
92, formerly of Warwick, passed away after her battle with dementia, and finally, COVID-19, on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Scalabrini Villa Nursing Home. Claire was born in Providence, RI on November 15, 1927, the daughter of the late Joseph Thibeault and Elsie Thibeault (Ouimette), and the sister of the late Rita Gareau (Sullivan). Claire was the loving...
Rose C. (Manzi) Addessi
Apr 9, 2020
99, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 9, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Addessi. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Raffaela and Angelina (Soprano) Manzi.
Rose is survived by her loving children, Carol Inderlin and Frank Addessi, both of Cranston; cherished grandchildren,...
Armida (D'Masclo) Capirchio
Apr 8, 2020
101, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Capirchio. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (Detrochio) D'Masclo. Armida is survived by her loving children, Fernando Capirchio, Fioravante Capirchio, Franco Capirchio, and Pietro...
Yaddiel Santos Ortiz
Apr 8, 2020
15, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of Noelia Ortiz of Pawtucket and Luis Miguel Santos.
Yaddiel was a sophomore at Shea High School. He was a huge fan of the...
Carmine "Lou" L. Duva
Apr 8, 2020
of North Kingstown, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Claire (Sherry) Duva for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmino and Belinda (Pontarelli) Duva.
Lou was a science teacher at Scituate High School for many years before retiring in...
Maria (Ferrari) Marzilli
Apr 8, 2020
90, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Cedar Crest in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Tommaso Marzilli. Born in Sora, Italy, Maria was a daughter of the late Enrico and Assunta (Pescosolido) Ferrari. She was employed as an edge setter for Imperial Knife.
She is survived by her loving...
Maria F. (Cordeiro) Angelicchio
Apr 7, 2020
74, of Cranston passed away Tuesday April 7, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Matthew Angelicchio.
Born in Terceira, Portugal she was the daughter of the late António Inácio Cordeiro and Diana de Freitas Cordeiro.
Maria was employed by the former Imperial Knife Co. for several years until retiring.
She...
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