Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 3, 2020

82, of Cranston, passed away at home on Friday, April 3, 2020.  Born in Providence, Fiora was a daughter of the late Felice and Antonietta (Pistilli) Bianchi.

She is survived by her loving children, Diane E. Mari of Cranston and David J. Martin of Johnston, and was also the beloved mother of the late Joseph F. Martin. ...

Apr 2, 2020

85, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Kent Regency in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Imondi) Iacona.  Born in Providence, Joseph was the son of the late John A. and Antonietta (Carlone) Iacona.  He was the owner of Iacona Construction Co.  He is survived by his three loving children, Donna...

Apr 2, 2020

of Bowdoin St., Providence, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at RI Hospital, Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Rhonda R. (Bagley) Oatley.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (DeGrasse) Oatley.

Richard was a mechanic for the Coca Cola Company before retiring and a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran.

Apr 2, 2020

86, of Smithfield, formerly of Cranston, a retired Bookkeeper/Office Manager passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was the wife of the late Julien R. Dionne for 47 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Pucci) Santoro.

Marie graduated Central High School, class of...

Mar 31, 2020

of Allendale Ave., Johnston, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic R. Vicario.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Dolan) Brothers.

Joan was the devoted mother of Raymond D. Vicario (Carol) of Cranston and Donna M. Vicario Wells of Valrico, FL; cherished...

Mar 31, 2020

96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Peter G. Del Sesto, Sr.  Born in North Carolina, Alva was a daughter of the late Thad and Elizabeth (Cabe) Frady.  Mrs. Del Sesto was a WWII Army Veteran, serving as a Registered...

Mar 31, 2020

Antonia Vanikiotis (Lambrakis) passed on peacefully to rest in God's loving arms on March 31, 2020. She was surrounded by her devoted family at her son's home where she resided for the past few years.

Antonia was born on June 20, 1928, the daughter of Constantinos and Stavroula Lambrakis of Agios Dimitrios, Lakonia, Greece, and...

Mar 31, 2020

70, of South Kingstown, RI, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Bolinger) Gentes.

Born and raised in Woonsocket, he was a son of Carmalina “Cam” (Materas) Gentes Pacheco of Woonsocket and the late Rene Gentes.

A veteran of the United...

Mar 29, 2020

age 71, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home Sunday morning, March 29, 2020. He was born in Providence, RI on July 19, 1948 to the late Dante E. and Mary (Corsetti) Boffi.  Dante leaves a loving wife, Suzanne Jean D’Arc (Champagne) Boffi. They were sweethearts for 50 years and married for 49 wonderful years. Dante was...

Mar 28, 2020

88, of Cranston, passed away on March 28, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmine Forlingieri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maria (Lonardo) Vicario.

Olga was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and a bookkeeper at the SENAK Companies and...

Mar 27, 2020

of Johnston passed away peacefully at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center on March 27th, 2020, after multiple brave battles with the beast that is cancer. Maria spent her last moments surrounded by her husband and children. She will be looking down from heaven on her husband of 59 years Arnaldo Abatecola, her children Linda Abatecola Tusup and her husband...

Mar 26, 2020

80, of Narragansett, died Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Zephir Pierre Joyal and Jeanne Delia (Richard) Joyal.

She is preceded by her husband A. Roger Guillemette. She is survived by her sister Claire Charpentier and her husband Norman of West Greenwich; her daughters Jeanne Steers and husband...

Mar 26, 2020

60, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at his home on March 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS.  He was the beloved husband of John B. McGillivray for ten years; they were together for fifteen years.

Born in Concord, MA, he was a son of the late John and Martha (Jones) Flaherty.

David...

Mar 25, 2020

77, of Cranston RI, passed away at home on Wednesday March 25, 2020. Anthony was born on December 1, 1942 in Providence, RI. He was the beloved husband of Darlene (Phelps) Palermo. Besides his wife, he leaves behind his daughters Jennifer Zaino and Gina King, as well as his son Anthony Palermo Jr. He also leaves his grandchildren, Anthony...

Mar 25, 2020

57, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gerard and Barbara (Mulligan) Cherubino.

Gerald is survived by his dear sister Barbara Ann Cherubino of West Warwick; David Cherubino of Providence and the late Gary Cherubino....

Mar 24, 2020

98, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Adeline was born on September 18, 1921 to the late Anthony and Madeline Altieri. She grew up in Johnston, graduated from St. Xavier High School and worked at Providence Box Company. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony Louis D’Acchioli for 60 years. They had two sons, Anthony and...

Mar 23, 2020

77, of Providence, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Sinouane Lepkham. Born in Huang Ka Mao, Laos. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Lui Minh (Paw Tout Meow) and Mrs. Bouaphanh Southammavong.

Yinh was the loving mother of Chanhthone Sengsouliya, Intha Lepkham, Baylaka...

Mar 23, 2020

101, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Carlo A. Tronni.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Francesca (DelBusso) Natale.

Mrs. Tronni had worked for Solitro’s Bakery after raising her...

Mar 22, 2020

71, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Licey, Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Julio and Maria (Guaba) Quezada. She was an employee for T. Sardelli’s & Sons for 33 years.

Mercedes was the loving sister of Maria C. Martinez, Maria V. Sewer, Julio A....

Mar 20, 2020

Of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne (DeMarquette) Imondi, having been married 73 years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Tomasso and Maria (Tella) Imondi, residing in Cranston for most of his life. He is a graduate...