OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Kenneth E. DiBattista, Jr.

Kenneth E. DiBattista, Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

79, died peacefully on January 8, 2025 at Crystal Lake Nursing Home, Pascoag, RI. He was the son of Kenneth E. DiBattista, Sr. and Mary (Pescatore) DiBattista. Kenneth was the devoted husband of Joyce (Apici) DiBattista for 54 years and they enjoyed many wonderful experiences together. He was the loving and caring father of Kenneth E. DiBattista, III, (Angel) and...

Joseph Charles Bourassa

Joseph Charles Bourassa

Jan 8, 2025

Joseph Charles Bourassa, a cherished soul who brought joy to everyone around, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at his beloved home in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Born on March 28, 1950, in Providence, Joseph's journey through life was filled with warmth, laughter, and a boundless love for the simple pleasures that life has to offer.

Growing up, Joseph found a...

Louis Notarianni

Louis Notarianni

Jan 7, 2025

LOUIS NOTARIANNI February 4, 1934- January 7, 2025 One month short of his 91st birthday, Louis (Lou) Notarianni left this world behind. Born in Providence, RI on February 4, 1934 to Louis & Sofia, His paternal grandfather originated from the Itri Region of Italy and his maternal grandmother from Beautiful Gaeta. His early years were spent in parts of Mount...

Maria E. (Della Sala) Mancini

Maria E. (Della Sala) Mancini

Jan 7, 2025

92, of Providence passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Giovanni Mancini.

Born in Avellino, Italy she was the daughter of the late Carlo Della Sala and Maria Cozzolino.

Mrs. Mancini was a seamstress at Filene’s for many years and after her retirement she continued to do alterations for family...

Tina I. Horbert

Tina I. Horbert

Jan 7, 2025

55, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Tina touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Despite facing the challenges of her illness, she remained a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew her.

Tina dedicated her life to helping others, both...

Lynn Marie (Ricci) Paton

Lynn Marie (Ricci) Paton

Jan 5, 2025

60 of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home Sunday January 5. Lynn was born in Providence. She is a daughter of the late Robert L Ricci Sr. and Joan E (Brouillette) Ricci. 

Lynn was a 1982 graduate of Johnston High School. She went on to earn an associate degree in business management at CCRI Warwick in 1984. Lynn was a banking...

Maria (Onorato) Angelino

Maria (Onorato) Angelino

Jan 5, 2025

93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Golden Crest Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Angelino. Born in Crispano, Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Orsolina Onorato. Maria immigrated to the United States with her six children in 1971,...

Mary E. (Mann) Higham

Mary E. (Mann) Higham

Jan 5, 2025

78, of Cranston, was called home on Sunday, January 5th surrounded by her adoring family. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Higham, to whom she was married for 40 years. Born in Providence on July 16th, 1946, Mary was the daughter of the late Gilbert C. Mann and Mary M. (Sousa) Mann.

During their time together, Mary...

Margaret "Mickey" A. (Del Padre) Gardella

Margaret "Mickey" A. (Del Padre) Gardella

Jan 5, 2025

74, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Gardella. Born in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Bianco) Del Padre.

Mickey graduated from St. Mary’s Academy Bay View, Riverside, RI, and attended Harriman College, Harriman, NY. She was the...

Angelica Ferrer

Angelica Ferrer

Jan 4, 2025

29, of West Greenwich passed away Saturday January 4, 2025 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Rochester, New Hampshire she was the daughter of Angel Ferrer III and Elissa George.

Besides her parents she is survived by her daughter Gia Lucille Ferrer; her sister Kayla Casey and her grandparents Angel and Lucille Ferrer, Jr.

A committal service will be held on...

Ilene H. Companatico Schulenberger

Ilene H. Companatico Schulenberger

Jan 4, 2025

55, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by family after her second battle with cancer. Ilene was born in South Korea on May 25, 1969, and adopted by her late mother, Sylvia Weber in 1977. She is survived by her daughters, Samantha and Genna Companatico, former husband Ray Schulenberger, sister Susan Tashian, nephews Zachary and Jack...

Daniel J. Gauvin

Daniel J. Gauvin

Jan 3, 2025

64, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Joseph Leo Gauvin and Lurana (Burgess) Gauvin. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving sons, Daniel M. Gauvin and his wife Frances, Christopher Leo Gauvin, and Derek Joseph Gauvin; and his cherished grandchildren, Daniel M. Gauvin...

Helen W. (Duggan) Reilly

Helen W. (Duggan) Reilly

Jan 3, 2025

a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 24, 1930, in Providence, Helen dedicated her life to both her profession and her family. 

Helen's remarkable career spanned 50 years as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, where she ultimately retired from an administration position. Her...

Maria M. (Coletta) Paliotta

Maria M. (Coletta) Paliotta

Jan 3, 2025

94, of West Warwick, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Fornelli, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Amalia (Lombardi) Coletta. 

 Maria's journey began when she bravely immigrated to West Warwick, Rhode Island, in 1955 at the age of 25, embarking on a new life filled with opportunities and challenges. Maria...

Pasquale "Pat" Ruggieri

Pasquale "Pat" Ruggieri

Jan 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Pasquale Ruggieri March 21, 1933 – January 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pasquale Ruggieri a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on March 21, 1933, Pasquale Ruggieri was a proud native of...

Regina "Reggie" (Pitocco) DeMarco

Regina "Reggie" (Pitocco) DeMarco

Jan 3, 2025

81, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Friday January 3, 2025 at The Cedars. She was the beloved wife of Julian “Butch” DeMarco for 59 years. 

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Elizabeth (Soscia) Pitocco. 

Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of Julie DeMarco of Cranston, Cindy Franco and her husband David of Mandeville,...

Kathleen M. (Hampson) Ciampanelli

Kathleen M. (Hampson) Ciampanelli

Jan 2, 2025

83, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Alice (St. George) Hampson. Kathleen is survived by her loving children, Johnathan “Scott” Ricci of Cranston, and Denise Brown (husband Darren) of League City, TX; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Marceau) Ruffins (husband Robert), Alison (Marceau) Duke...

Theresa "Terry" (Palmisano) Zarrella

Theresa "Terry" (Palmisano) Zarrella

Dec 31, 2024

At 100 years young, Theresa Zarrella of Smithfield, formerly of Cranston, passed away with peace and comfort on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Rosario and Anna (Comella) Palmisano. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Zarrella, with whom she made a home full of warmth,...

Ann M. Rowles

Ann M. Rowles

Dec 31, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann M. Rowles (Cavaco), who peacefully passed away at her home in Narragansett on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband of 55 years, Tom Rowles. 

Born in West Warwick, Ann was the daughter of the late Manuel F. Cavaco and Lorraine Cavaco..

Ann is survived by her devoted...

Loraine (Ferrer) Giorgio

Loraine (Ferrer) Giorgio

Dec 29, 2024

72, of Foster passed away Sunday December 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late David Giorgio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angel and Dora (Pari) Ferrer, Sr.

She was the devoted mother of Doreen Gatone, Dino Giorgio and the late David Giorgio and loving grandmother of seven; loving great-grandmother of nine. She was the...

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