Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Gisela Nicole Carrier
Mar 1, 2020
16, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.
Born in Norwich, CT, she was the devoted daughter of Daniel R. Carrier of Smithfield and Melanie D. “Laney” Mott of New Bedford.
Gisela was a student at New Bedford High School.
Besides her parents she...
Sheila A. (DiCarlo) Palumbo
Mar 1, 2020
66, of Providence, passed away at home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Vincent and Gloria (Rotondo) Mobilia.
Sheila graduated from Cranston High School West, Class of 1974. She loved all animals, especially cats. She was a fan of classic rock music, Metallica being one of her favorite...
Ida (Ficorilli) Marcil
Mar 1, 2020
of East View Ave., Cranston, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert V. Marcil. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Loreto and Carmela (Tirimacco) Ficorilli.
Ida worked in the accounting department at MetLife Insurance; was a past member...
Louis A. Perrotta, Sr.
Feb 29, 2020
82, of Narragansett, former Mayor of the Town of Johnston and the owner of Louis Press Printers passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Mainelli) Perrotta. They were married for the past 57 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the...
Joseph A. Rega
Feb 27, 2020
85, a lifelong resident of Cranston, RI passed away early morning on February 27, 2020 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA after an 8 month course of illness. Born in Providence on March 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Antonia (Iannucelli) Rega and John L. Rega. Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years,...
Marita J. (Miller) Vecchione
Feb 26, 2020
of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 38 years of James A. Vecchione. She was the devoted and cherished mother of James J. Vecchione. Born in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late John...
John A. Spremulli
Feb 26, 2020
92, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Prata) Spremulli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Morena) Spremulli. Mr. Spremulli worked at Quonset Point Naval Air Station for 25 years and then for...
Rose A. (Imondi) Bilodeau
Feb 26, 2020
of Cranston Passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest G. Bilodeau.
Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Capace) Imondi. Rose worked for the former Outlet Company in Garden City Cranston as a salesperson...
Edwin J. Silva
Feb 25, 2020
78, a lifelong resident of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Edwin was the beloved husband of the late Sandra J. (Gray) Silva and the son of the late Jeffery and Mary (Souza) Silva.
Ed believed in education and a strong work ethic....
Alfred A Fortes, Jr.
Feb 24, 2020
Alfred A. Fortes, Jr., 70, of East Greenwich, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Bianco) Fortes. Born in Providence, he was the son of Mabel (Duarte) Fortes of Coventry and the late Alfred A. Fortes, Sr.
Besides his wife and mother, he is...
Gloria M. (Ellbey) Oates
Feb 24, 2020
85, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late William M. Oates. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Roxie (Mirakian) Ellbey.
Gloria worked as a waitress at The Helm Restaurant in Warwick for many years. She previously worked at Ralph’s...
Samuel "Sam" Simonian
Feb 23, 2020
of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of 57 years to Mary (DerMooshegian) Simonian. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Kazar and Mariam Simonian and brother of the late Sally Avakian; father of John S. Simonian Esq., Robert...
Dennis D. D'Ercole
Feb 22, 2020
67, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at home. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Wordell) D’Ercole for 43 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Philip and Bernardina (Moriconi) D’Ercole. Dennis was the brother of Philip D’Ercole and his wife Carmen of Warwick...
Barbara Ann (Salvatore) Dorazio
Feb 22, 2020
76, of Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Richard Dorazio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Edith (Thompson) Salvatore.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Peter Bevilacqua of Warwick, and Donna (Bevilacqua) Gayer...
Elena A. (Gelsomino) Bucci
Feb 22, 2020
81 of Cranston, RI entered God’s Kingdom surrounded by her loving family on February 22,2020. She was the beloved, respected and admired matriarch of her family. If there was one word to describe her it would be selfless. She cared for and always put the needs of others before her own. She welcomed everyone into her home with open...
Nancy F. (Pennacchia) Pasquazzi
Feb 22, 2020
89, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Luigi Pasquazzi. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Olga (Menna) Pennacchia.
Nancy is survived by her loving children, Roseann Mathieu, Eric Cabral, Edward...
Francis W. Brady Jr.
Feb 22, 2020
78, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was the beloved husband of MaryAnn (Iacono) Brady for 49 years. Born in Taunton, MA, he was a son of the late Francis Brady Sr., and Loretta (McCarthy) Brady. Francis was a foreman for Qualatex, Globe and Parflex Manufacturing for...
Vagarshak A. "Ari" Ovsepian
Feb 21, 2020
of Cranston, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Margarit S. “Maggie” (Zhankharyan) Ovsepian. Born in Yerevan, Armenia, he was the son of the late Serezha and Susanna (Zarmanian) Ovsepian.
Ari was a bio-medical engineer for many years.
Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Vahe A. Ovsepian,...
Walter H. Stevens
Feb 21, 2020
79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Mancini) Stevens. Born in Laconia, NH, he was a son of the late Harry and Ila (Howland) Stevens. Mr. Stevens was a foreman for Coto Corp. for 25 years until his...
Domenic A. Ruscio, Jr.
Feb 20, 2020
47, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Linda (Pratt) Ruscio and the late Domenic A. Ruscio, Sr. He is also survived by his wife Donna (Veader) Ruscio; dear siblings, Brenda A. Ruscio and Andrew K. Ruscio; loving nieces and nephews, Nicholas and Justin Okerholm, Luka and Mathilda...
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