OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Mario D. Iorfida

Mario D. Iorfida

Feb 17, 2020

68, passed away February 17, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Clare (Panzitta) Iorfida for more than 49 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Iorfida.

He was the loving father of Mario D. Iorfida and his wife Cheryl, Derek R. Iorfida and his wife...

Harry F. DiZoglio

Harry F. DiZoglio

Feb 16, 2020

of Hopkins Ave., Johnston, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Harry and Concetta (Martone) DiZoglio.

Harry was a Civil Engineer in the construction industry for many years and served in the RI Army National Guard.  He graduated from Classical...

Frank J Manzi

Frank J Manzi

Feb 16, 2020

87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hope Hospice on February 16, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen T. (Sanzotta) Manzi for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vernice (Soprano) Manzi and Joseph Manzi.

Frank was a lifelong resident of Cranston graduating from...

Mabel (Silvia)  Brito

Mabel (Silvia) Brito

Feb 16, 2020

of Cranston, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Napoleon Brito.  Born in Warren, RI, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Palmina (Alfarmer) Silvia.

Mabel was the devoted mother of Pam Hall of Providence; Maria E. Brito-Mateer and her husband...

Eula W. (Tingle)  Fresch

Eula W. (Tingle) Fresch

Feb 15, 2020

of Cranston RI passed away on Saturday, February 15 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston RI. Eula was born in Lexington KY, the daughter of the late Walton E. and Eula S. Tingle.  She is survived by her husband, Glenn W. Fresch and son, Glenn David Fresch, both of Cranston RI.  Also surviving Eula are her sister-in-law and “sister”, Linda Jean...

Norman R. "Obie" O'Brien, Jr.

Norman R. "Obie" O'Brien, Jr.

Feb 15, 2020

78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Ruggieri) O’Brien.  They were happily married for 54 years.  He was the devoted father to Steven O’Brien and his wife Susan, Kellie Costa and her husband Preston, and Lynne Pilderian and her husband Thomas.  He was a...

Anthony "Tony" Bertoldi

Anthony "Tony" Bertoldi

Feb 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Bertoldi who passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Elaine (Ferragamo) Bertoldi. Anthony immigrated to the U.S. from Sulmona, Italy at the age of 12 with his parents, the late...

Rita L. (Ruggieri)  Palombo

Rita L. (Ruggieri) Palombo

Feb 15, 2020

March 14, 1938 – February 15, 2020

81, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Palombo for 39 years and the late Richard J. Kitson. Born in Cranston, Rita grew up in a large...

Shelly L. LaRoche

Shelly L. LaRoche

Feb 13, 2020

58, of Charlestown passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of David J. Naylor, Jr.

Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of Ronald and Carol (Cook) LaRoche of Richmond.

Shelly received a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Salve Regina University.  She was a registered nurse at South County...

Guiseppe "Joe" A. Creta

Guiseppe "Joe" A. Creta

Feb 13, 2020

57, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lori Jo (Vessella) Creta. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Liberato and Dorothy (Vallande) Creta. He is also survived by his loving children, Sara A. Creta of East Hampton, MA and Guiseppe A. Creta of Wiscasset,...

Rose M. (Gatta)  Lima

Rose M. (Gatta) Lima

Feb 13, 2020

90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lima.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Clara (Giansanti) Gatta.

Rose worked as a data entry clerk for Sears Department Store for many years before her retirement.

Rose was the...

Anthony A. Petrucci

Anthony A. Petrucci

Feb 12, 2020

58, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, Anthony was a son of Carmen D. Ursillo of Cranston and the late Joseph C. Bastianelli, Jr.  Anthony was a rehabilitation counselor for the State of RI. Besides his mother, he is survived by his beloved children, Anthony J. Petrucci and...

Mary G. (Umani)  Vecchiarelli

Mary G. (Umani) Vecchiarelli

Feb 11, 2020

of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife for seventy-five years of the late Salvatore Vecchiarelli. Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Marianna (Santamaria) Umani.

Mary was an assembler at Colonial Knife Company before retiring.

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Cpt. Gregory J. Coleman, C.F.D

Cpt. Gregory J. Coleman, C.F.D

Feb 10, 2020

57, of Charlestown, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence, after a courageous battle with occupational cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Jules S. (Ransley) Coleman.  Born in Providence, Gregory was the son of Lawrence P. and Lynda J. (Unsworth) Coleman of Florida.  He also leaves behind his loving son Tyler D. Coleman...

Charlene C. (Collins) Micallef

Charlene C. (Collins) Micallef

Feb 10, 2020

70, passed away in peace and joy on Monday, February 10, 2020 after courageously living with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Concord, N.H., the very spirited daughter of the late Charles W. Collins and the late Evelyn (Costa) Collins.  She was the “joined-at-the-hip” sister to the late Dianne Eaton, and sister to William Collins and Valerie McKay.

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Agatha (Salciccia) Spremulli

Agatha (Salciccia) Spremulli

Feb 10, 2020

94, of Providence, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Spremulli. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Ferdinando) Salciccia. Agatha enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She was a very kind and loving person who...

Joseph F. Terenzi

Joseph F. Terenzi

Feb 9, 2020

99, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Etta (Capotosto) Terenzi for sixty-eight years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Amedeo and Cecilia (DeAngelis) Terenzi.

Mr. Terenzi was a US Army Veteran serving during WWII.  He was a carpenter in...

Thomas J. Parrillo

Thomas J. Parrillo

Feb 8, 2020

84, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Cortland Place, Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Schwersinke) Parrillo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Ferrante) Parrillo. Thomas was in jewelry industry for many years until his retirement.

He is survived by his sister,...

Virginia S. (Bianco)  Sepe

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

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...

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