Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ana S. (Silva) D'Ercole
Oct 4, 2020
97, formally of Cranston, and most recently of North Attleboro, MA, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Frank A. D'Ercole, Jr. to whom she was married for 55 years.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose Lomba Silva and Emilia Rene Silva. She...
Tiberio Ciccone
Oct 3, 2020
87, of Cranston passed away on SaturdayOctober 3, 2020. Tiberio leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Pia (Palazzo) Ciccone. Born on April 7th 1933 in Itri, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico Ciccone and Alessandra (Capotosto).
Tiberio was a devoted father to his son Dino Ciccone and his wife Katie and his...
Berc Ketli
Oct 3, 2020
of West Warwick, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Takuhi (Zipci) Ketli. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, he was the son of the late Levon and Yeranuhi (Papazyan) Ketli.
Berc was a merchant in the wholesale leather industry for many years.
Besides his wife, he was the dear twin brother...
Ann M. ( Iannotti) Brown
Oct 3, 2020
88, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Brown. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Moretti) Iannotti. Ann was an amazing cook and an avid reader. She loved any kind of a...
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