Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Virginia S. (Bianco) Sepe
Feb 7, 2020
93, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on February 7 at the Greenville Center. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Sepe Jr. for 72 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo Bianco and Maria (De Luca) Bianco. She was pre-deceased by her Brothers Anthony and Costanzo (Gus) Bianco.
Virginia...
Joseph J. Houston
Feb 7, 2020
79, of North Kingstown, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Buonanno) Houston. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Angell) Houston.
Joseph graduated from Providence College in 1962. He then served in the U.S. Army Reserve, before...
Steven Nicholas Devonis
Feb 5, 2020
61, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Summit Commons, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Judy (Cicerone) Devonis. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Corita “Laura” (Gentile) Devonis.
Besides his wife Judy, he is survived by his loving children, Nicholas A. Devonis,...
Mary Ann Landi
Feb 5, 2020
(Born Maria Anna Landi) died Wednesday, February 5, at her home in Johnston, RI.
Ms. Landi, who never married, was born in Johnston, RI on June 14, 1917, the daughter of Agostino Landi and Rosina Riccio. A lifelong parishioner of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church in Johnston, Ms. Landi was active in her community and...
Barbara Ann (Miller) Markey
Feb 4, 2020
87, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday February 4, 2020 at Briarcliff Manor in Johnston. She was the wife of the late William Markey
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Virgil G. and Abbie (McWeeney) Miller. Barbara was a clerk for the Diocese of Providence for many years before retiring.
She...
Daniel R. Mason
Feb 4, 2020
89, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished husband of Marie L. (Stevens) Mason. Born in Altoona, PA, he was a son of the late Edward R. and Clara A. (Skelley) Mason.
Dan was a Captain in the U.S....
Peter G. Calestino
Feb 4, 2020
of Steere Dr., Johnston, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was the husband of Karen J. (Diodati) Calestino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Angela (Macari) Calestino.
Peter was President of the former CAL Restoration and a member of International Union of Bricklayers Local 3.
Besides his wife...
Danele "Dante" DeCesaris
Feb 3, 2020
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Steere House, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Carrera) DeCesaris. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ulderico and Maria (Celani) DeCesaris. Dante was a self employed carpenter for many years; he enjoyed building , refinishing furniture , gardening and...
TALIA DELMONICO
Feb 2, 2020
of Johnston, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Born in Providence she was the devoted daughter of Anthony Delmonico of Johnston and Nicolette (Scungio) Matthews and her husband Bradford of Johnston.
Talia was a Science Teacher at Shea High School in Pawtucket and was devoted to her...
Linda J. (Samson) Hopkins
Feb 2, 2020
of Peerless St., Cranston, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 30 years of Donald W. “Don” Hopkins. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lionel Samson and the late Florence (Peterson) Hall.
Linda was Region DMO Supervisor for First Student Transportation for the...

Dorothy (Colizzo) Hirshfield
Feb 1, 2020
91, passed away on February 1, 2020. Dorothy was the wife of the late Robert Hirshfield, who passed away on February 11, 2018. Dorothy and Robert were married on June 25, 1949. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Domenic and Louise (Carnavale) Colizzo. Dorothy was predeceased by her four brothers and one sister. Her sister, Rose (Colizzo) Barrett...
Vincent A. DeConti, M.D.
Feb 1, 2020
90, of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family at home.
Vincent was born in Providence, the son of the late Vincent P. DeConti, D.D.S. and the late Emma (Mangiarelli) DeConti. He was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Classical High School and received...
Dorothy A. (Crudale) Gaglione
Feb 1, 2020
of Grape Court, Cranston, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Gaglione. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Amelia (Ricci) Crudale.
Dorothy was an active member and the first woman Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s...
Olga D. (DeRita) Scungio
Jan 31, 2020
of Johnston, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Scungio, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Vincenza (DiChiara) DeRita.
Olga was a baker for the RI School Lunch Program for many years before retiring.
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Marino Coletta
Jan 30, 2020
91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Carmosino) Coletta. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Elvira (Tomassi) Coletta.
Marino worked as a model maker and designer for the Coro Company, Inc. until his retirement. ...
Matthew J. Beaudoin
Jan 29, 2020
38, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on January 29, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of Lilie Caparco of Warwick, and Edward Beaudoin of Cranston. He was also the brother of Christopher Beaudoin of WI, and nephew of Marianne Larson of Cranston and Joseph Caparco of Smithfield. Matt had 1 nephew, Alec Nystrom of CT, as...
William "Billy" A. Enright, Jr.
Jan 29, 2020
31, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Born in Providence, he was a son of Maria E. (Sarro) Enright and William A. Enright, Sr. Billy also leaves behind his two cherished daughters, Faye Marie Enright and Jade Evelyn Enright; his fiancée Autumn Mitchell; dear brother Joseph J. Enright and his wife Melanie; maternal grandmother Evelyn...
Dao Sari
Jan 28, 2020
87, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Vientiane, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Kham and Khen Khamanyvong. Dao was the loving mother of Visay Sari, Chanphen Sari, Choumphon “Peter” Sari, Malivanh Phommachanh, Keomanivanh Khammanivong. She leaves behind many cherished grandchildren and her sister Khao Phommachanh....
Agnes (Pezzera) Matarese
Jan 28, 2020
95, of Cranston passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Americo Matarese. Born in Providence, Agnes was the daughter of the late Nicola and Louise (Tedeschi) Pezzera.
She is survived by her beloved nephew, Vincent P. Matarese, and her good friend, June Fascitelli, both...
Harry Constantine Bablenis
Jan 28, 2020
an Icon of The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, best known as Papou Lambi, passed away peacefully at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family in his Cranston Rhode Island home, after a short and unexpected illness.
Harry was born on February 10, 1931 in Volos, Greece to Constantinos and Eleni Bablenis....
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