Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Pasquale Santonastaso
Oct 22, 2025
Santonastaso, Pasquale, 83, of 10 Canterbury Court in Cranston passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. He leaves his beloved wife, Josefina (Henderson), and devoted daughter, Maria, as well as his sister and other half, Maria Conte, Bella Henderson who was like a granddaughter to him, and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Pasquale...
Debra M. (Avarista) Gentile
Oct 22, 2025
70, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with sarcoma. She was the wife to Joseph Gentile, Jr., with whom she shared a beautiful 46-year marriage that began with a high school friendship and grew into a lifetime of deep love, laughter, and unwavering devotion.
Born in Providence, she...
Mildred "Millie" D. (DeAngelis) Offenburger
Oct 20, 2025
88, of Lakewood, NJ, formerly of East Brunswick, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Offenburger for sixty years. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Viola (Magnanimi) DeAngelis and dear sister of Robert DeAngelis of North...
Thomas K. Shahinian, MD
Oct 20, 2025
85, of Carlisle, Massachusetts, formerly of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, died on October 20, 2025. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Ann Gail Shahinian (Scacciotti). He was the cherished father of Bethany Ann Richman (Michael Richman) and Karen Ann Shahinian, and devoted grandfather of Samuel Thomas, Lily Ann, Jack Thomas, and William Thomas. He is also...
Susan M. Richardson
Oct 20, 2025
Susan Mary Richardson, 53, of Voluntown, CT, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Kent Hospital, with all her family at her side. She was born in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late James J. and Irene (McDonnell) Richardson. She was the beloved wife of her lifelong love, David M. Romano. Susan worked 15 years...
Anna R. (Marandola) Jacavone
Oct 19, 2025
98, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025 at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Johnston after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John A. Jacavone.
Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Catarina (D’Acchioli) Marandola. She was employed at Bostich in East Greenwich for twenty eight years before...
Mary A. Greco
Oct 17, 2025
born on March 14, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Mary will be fondly remembered for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering spirit.
Mary was a proud graduate of North Providence High School, class of 1948. Her life, marked by love and camaraderie, was enriched by her strong family ties and cherished friendships.
She is survived by...
James J. Richardson
Oct 17, 2025
James J. Richardson, 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 17, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Riverside, RI, he was the son of the late William E. and Madeline (Donahue) Richardson. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene C. (McDonnell) for 58 years. James was a Heavy Equipment Operator for...
Robert A. "Bobby Mac" MacLellan
Oct 17, 2025
Robert Allan MacLellan (aka Bob, Rob, Robbie, Uncle Bob, Toad, Mac, Monk, Uncle Robbie, Uncle Rob, Uncle Bobby, Bobby Versace) of Scituate, RI passed away on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 chronological years old but with the spirit of a 7-year-old. Rob was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Madeline (Morra) MacLellan, his brother...
Annette (Guercia) Angeli
Oct 17, 2025
Annette Guercia Angeli, 86, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Hope Health Hospice surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Anthony Angeli of East Greenwich, RI and Boynton Beach, FL; mother of sons Anthony Angeli Jr. of West Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Steven and Tracy Angeli of Boca Raton, FL; grandsons Quentin and Sebastian Angeli...
Filomena A. "Dolly" (Solitro) Rossi
Oct 16, 2025
83, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at South County Hospital, surrounded by her beloved family.
She was the cherished wife of Vincent Rossi, with whom she shared sixty beautiful years of marriage. Born in Providence, Dolly was the devoted daughter of the late Michael Solitro and Francesca (Ceglia) Solitro.
Dolly is survived by her three loving children: Vincent Rossi III...
Raymond B. Sepe, Sr.
Oct 16, 2025
90, of Scituate, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Bucci) Sepe for 68 years, sweethearts for 84 years. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Anna (Capirchio) Sepe.
Raymond was a US Air Force Veteran, where he served as a meteorologist. He was the founder and CEO of Electro Standards...
George J. Boitano
Oct 16, 2025
92, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully at home in Narragansett, RI, on October 16, 2025. Born in Providence on December 5, 1932, he was the son of John and Ida (Barchi) Boitano and grew up in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence with his five siblings, John (Phyllis), Joan Petrone (Al), Barbara Rouse, Robert and Peter. He was predeceased by...
Isabel Lopez
Oct 15, 2025
82, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in El Salvador, she embarked on a journey that would lead her to America, where she settled in Massachusetts for the past 60 years.
Isabel was a dedicated housekeeper, known for her strong work ethic and her unwavering commitment to caring for those around...
Thomas A. Murphy
Oct 15, 2025
72, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Diana L. (Stokes) Murphy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas J.F. Murphy and Angela D. (Giunta) Murphy.
Thomas was an electrician and owner of T. Murphy Electric for many years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Candice Murphy,...
Geraldine "Geri" (Broady) Spirito
Oct 15, 2025
76, of Marne St., Johnston, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of Francis “Frank” Spirito. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius “Neil” and Eleanor (Gallo) Broady, Sr.
Besides her husband Frank, she was the devoted mother of Christina...
David L. LaVallee Sr. (Ret. PFD)
Oct 15, 2025
79, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Facility in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Francine C. (Bonanno) LaVallee. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Myrtle L. (Shirley) LaVallee.
He is survived by his loving sons, David L. LaVallee Jr. and his wife...
Yolanda J. (Buccoliero) Rucco
Oct 14, 2025
93, of Cranston, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Briarcliffe Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Rucco and the daughter of the late Emiddio Buccoliero and Giovannia “Jenny” (Fiore) Buccoliero. She was a sister to the late Concetta Hopkins, Elizabeth Andrews, Teresa Davenport, Helen Panogas, Marie Cook, and...
Sophie (Hagopian) Surabian
Oct 14, 2025
beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went to be with the Lord peacefully on October 14, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born June 4, 1935, and was part of the first set of triplets delivered at Lying-Inn Hospital in Providence. Her parents, Yeghese (George) and Siranoosh Hagopian were genocide survivors from Armenia. Sophie...
Andrew R. "Butch" Spirito, Sr.
Oct 14, 2025
Andrew R. "Butch" Spirito, Sr., 81, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at home. Born on February 12, 1944, in Providence he was the son of the late Michael Spirito, Sr. and the late Lillian (Spirito) Martini. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Paliotti) Spirito, they shared nearly 62 years of marriage.
He was graduate of...
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