Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Pasquale Maggiacomo
May 6, 2020
88, of 132 Hoffman Avenue, Cranston, RI passed away on Wednesday, May 6th of natural causes. Born in Itri, Italy, Pasquale was the son of the late Vespasiano and Andreanna Maggiacomo of Cranston, RI, the brother of Paul Maggiacomo of Warwick, RI; Carlo Maggiacomo of Cranston, RI; the late Marie D’Amico of Cranston, RI and Julio Maggiacomo of North...
Joseph Gemma Jr.
May 6, 2020
Went to be with his Lord whom he loved on May 6th, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Grelle) Gemma. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Josephine Gemma of Cranston. He was the loving and devoted father of Joseph A. Gemma, Sandra J. DeAngelis and her husband...
Anna M. (Rossi) D'Arezzo
May 6, 2020
90, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Miriam Hospital due to the Covid 19 virus.
She was married to the love of her life Albert L. D’Arezzo for 60 years until his passing in 2008
Born in Johnston she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Scungio) Rossi.
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Erick A. Silva Olaverri
May 4, 2020
55, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Victoria Silva.
Erick was born in Guatemala City to Esperanza Olaverri and Armando Silva Lara. He was a master electrician and operation supervisor at AMP.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving...
Donald Eastman Brandt, Jr.
May 4, 2020
77, of Warwick, passed away on Monday May 4, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.
He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Anzevino) Brandt.
Born in Sterling Colorado he was the son of the late Donald E. and Jewell (Ladd) Brandt, Sr. Donald was an Engineer for Raytheon for many years before retiring and was...
Virginia R. (Sepe) Ruggiero
May 4, 2020
92, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was married in 1949 to her beloved husband, Michael Ruggiero, Sr., for 37 years, until his passing in 1987. Born in Cranston, Virginia was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Angela (Melone) Sepe.
Virginia graduated from Cranston High School in...
Rose A. (Pisanelli) Lepre
May 4, 2020
93, of Providence, passed away peacefully at the Hope Health Hospice Center on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph Lepre. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Saverio and Brigida (Cipriano) Pisanelli.
Rose was a dedicated volunteer for much of her life at Blessed Sacrament...
Loretta A. (Stannard) Stearns
May 4, 2020
82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of fifty-seven years to the late Robert V. Stearns.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth J., Sr. and Helen R. (Scanlon) Stannard.
Mrs. Stearns graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1958 and worked...
Ronald W. Buisson
May 4, 2020
of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late William and Amelia (Comella) Buisson.
Ronald worked in the textile industry for many years before retiring.
He was the dear brother of Lorraine Gazzerro with whom he lived and...
Gilda Y. (Votta) Mozzetta
May 3, 2020
94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Mozzetta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Lucia (DiMuccio) Votta.
Gilda is survived by her loving children, Mario Mozzetta Jr. and his wife Donna of North Providence, Jill Bridges and...
Alfred P. Papa
May 3, 2020
98, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Morgan Health Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (DiResto) Papa. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Andrea and Maria (Moretti) Papa.
Alfred was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps serving in Okinawa,...
Lorraine C. (Simonelli) Iafrate
May 2, 2020
Lorraine (Simonelli) Iafrate 71, (Born 22 March 1949), of 13 Ivanhoe Street, Johnston RI on 02 May 2020 Passed away at home from Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday 02 May 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Donald W. Iafrate, one more month on 26 June (1971) we would have been married 49 years, “LOVE YOU...
Silvia (Scittarelli) Neri
May 2, 2020
94, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto Alessandro Salvatore Neri. Born in S. Apollinare, FR, Italy, married in Montreal, Canada, raised family as a widower since 1955 in both Italy and USA and travelled extensively to her beloved Italy...
Anthony V. DelPrete
May 2, 2020
97, formerly of West Warwick, passed away at the West Shore Health Center on May 2, 2020. He was the devoted husband of the late Helen M. (Zvonchek) DelPrete. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Ersilia (Sabotini) DelPrete. Mr. DelPrete was a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII serving aboard the USS Anticline...
Alice J. (Bonetti) Bianco
May 2, 2020
Passed away peacefully on May 2nd at Briarcliff Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Anthony Bianco. She is survived by her loving sons Anthony (Frances) and Thomas (Joanne). She leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Michelle Petrarca, Allyssa Landi, and J.T. and Christa Bianco and 2 great grandchildren, Carmella and Theo.
Alice was the daughter of...
Elizabeth "Bette" (Noroian) Harootunian
May 1, 2020
formerly of Seekonk MA, made her transition into heaven on May 1, 2020 at Crestwood Nursing Home from complications with Alzheimers. Elizabeth’s transition was preceded by her husband, Vartkes, and her sister Nancy (Noroian) DiLuca of Whitinsville, and brother Dr. Oscar Noroian of Shrewsbury. On August 12, 1928 in Whitinsville, MA, Elizabeth was born the daughter of Sahag and...
Christopher R. D'Ambrosio
May 1, 2020
of Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020.
He was the beloved and loving husband of Myrna (Rodyn) D’Ambrosio for 26 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Christino and Helen (Caron) D’Ambrosio.
In addition to his wife he leaves his two sons, Christopher R. D’Ambrosio, Jr. of Narragansett,...
Tina (Salvatore) Saccoccio
May 1, 2020
95, of Knightsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 1, 2020. Tina was the wife of the late Benjamin Saccoccio for 69 years. She was the loving mother of the late Frank Saccoccio and daughters whom she adored, Diana Tucker of Glocester and Tina DiBiase of Saunderstown. She leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Tina was...
Walter E. Beauné , Sr
Apr 30, 2020
Walter E. Beauné, Sr. 83, of Johnston, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday April 30, 2020 at Brigham & Women Hospital, Boston, MA. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Ritorno) Beauné. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Michonski) Beauné. He was the loving father of Walter E....
Yee Prak
Apr 30, 2020
89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Say Hang. Born in Cambodia, she was the daughter of the late Mean and Leng Prak.
She is survived by her loving children, Sorng Hy, Phally Hang, Sophall Hang, Pholla Hang-Casale, Chenda Phou and Rina Samnang; 18 cherished grandchildren and...
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