Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jan 24, 2020

79, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Armand D’Orsi Jr. They were married for the past 55 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Warburton) Murphy. Marie was a secretary for St. Mary’s CCD program for many years. She was a dedicated mother...

Jan 24, 2020

Mrs. Sivilay Khamsyvoravong, 59, of Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:05PM at Rhode Island Hospital. Mrs. Sivilay was born in Pakse, Laos. She was the daughter of Mr. Theu and Mrs. Naly Laysoulivong. She was the ninth-born of ten children. She immigrated to the United States in 1980. She...

Jan 23, 2020

89, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Maria (Arelo) Fernandes.  Carlos was a son of the late Antonio F. and Maria A. (Arelo) Gloria.  Mr. Fernandes was a machine operator for many years, before retiring.

Besides his wife, he is...

Jan 22, 2020

86, of Cranston passed away on January 22, 2020. She was the wife of Louis Mallozzi. Daughter of the late Sorzio and Lena (Andreozzi) DeAngelis. Mother of Marie Russo of Cranston (Artie) and Lori Ouellet of Cranston (Joe). Grandmother of 4 , great grandmother of 3 and sister of 8 .

Her visiting hours will...

Jan 21, 2020

49, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Richard R., Sr. and Maria (Lombardi) Mandarini.

Richard was a master plumber and the co-owner of Mandarini Plumbing and Heating with his brother Paul.  He loved cooking for all of his family, friends...

Jan 20, 2020

83, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at Briarcliffe Manor on January 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pontecorvo, Italy she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Catherine (Carnevale) Papa.

Ines enjoyed being around her family.  She loved cooking, reading magazines and of course the occasional visit to the casinos.  Being...

Jan 19, 2020

of Narragansett and Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Pauline (DiBiasio) Smith and beloved father of Edward, David, and Stephen Smith. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and his many friends and colleagues.

Ed was born in Providence to the late Patrick J....

Jan 19, 2020

89, of Wakefield, passed away January 19, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael R. Serafin. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Bilodeau) Marier.

Jackie was a graduate of St. Clare High School in Woonsocket.

She received her...

Jan 19, 2020

92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert S. Pitocco, Sr. Born in Prata Sannita, Caserta, Italy she was a daughter of the late Ferdinando and Giuseppina (Petito) Testa. Ernestina worked at Uniroyal for many years before retiring to take care of her family. She...

Jan 16, 2020

passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Cortland Place in Smithfield.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Angelina (DiRobbio) Chiaverini.

Phyllis was the devoted mother of Michele A. Ruzzano and her husband Michael of Providence and the late Lynn M. Anatone; cherished grandmother of Jared Ruzzano, Sheri Samos, Robert Anatone and...

Jan 16, 2020

78, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Cedar Crest , Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Rice , Sr. Born in Providence , she was the daughter of  Elizabeth (Tainsh) Murray of Cranston and the late James A. Murray, Jr. Barbara was a telephone operator for New England Telephone...

Jan 15, 2020

95, passed on to eternal life on January 15 at Scalabrini Villa nursing home in North Kingstown, R.I. He was a member of the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians. Born in Italy in 1924, soon after his ordination to the priesthood in 1948, he was sent to the United States to minister among Italian migrant communities. His first...

Jan 14, 2020

63, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He was the beloved husband of Mary Frances (Macari) Provenzo for 39 years.  Anthony was the son of the late Salvatore and Dina (Cola) Provenzo.  He was a supervisor at Providence Water for 32 years until his retirement. He was a...

Jan 14, 2020

of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Richard and Freda (Kahvedjian) Melkonian.

Vahan was a 1949 graduate from Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and was the owner of the former Crestwood Pharmacy in Coventry.  He served in the National Guard and was a past member...

Jan 14, 2020

Following a long active life of service, Beverly-Ann Gill, 77, died peacefully on January 14, 2020 in her native Warwick, Rhode Island.  Known for her love and caring for her family and friends, teaching, languages, music, and her animals, Beverly served as an educator and administrator in Rhode Island public schools from 1965-2001.  She was the Assistant Principal at...

Jan 14, 2020

95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Cosmo and Alfonsina (Piemonte) D’Acchioli.

Cosmo served in World War II in the 841st Anti-Aircraft Battalion stationed in France and was discharged with the rank...

Jan 14, 2020

88, of Narragansett, RI, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Sylvia L. (Pezzullo) Mattera for 63 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Paolo and Anna Marie (Calise) Mattera. Chuck proudly served our country during the Korean War...

Jan 12, 2020

85, of Johnston, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Keefe, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Claudina (Orlandi) Iacavone. Theresa worked as a bookkeeper at St. Rocco’s Church and at St....

Jan 12, 2020

93, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Anchor Bay at Pocasset, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Molnar Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Russillo) DiFalco. Marianna was a senior clerk typist for the Department of Labor and Training for over 30 years...

Jan 12, 2020

94, formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Kent Regency, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Terault. Born in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eliza (Moniz) Roderick. Beatrice was a former eucharistic minister and an active member of St. Gregory the Great Church. In addition...