Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Ralph A. Wilbur, Jr.
Dec 6, 2019
age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday December 6th in Wakefield, Rhode Island. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Eva Wilbur, sister Mildred Quanstrom and wife Marlene M. Wilbur. Ralph is survived by his son Jay Wilbur and wife Billie, of Narragansett, his daughter Susan McCarthy of Laconia, NH , his many grandchildren—Brittney Gray, Rob...
Pasquale Vescera
Dec 5, 2019
94, of Cranston, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Morgan Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Maria B. “Mary” (Calo) Vescera for the past 73 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Domenica (Cappabianca) Vescera. Mr. Vescera ran Croom St. Auto Parts for many years...
J. Robert "Bob" Margadonna
Dec 4, 2019
85 of Cranston, and the husband of 60 years of Joan (Picerno) Margadonna died December 4 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Colicci) Margadonna.
Mr. Margadonna is survived by his wife Joan, daughter Lori Dulieu and her husband Kevin of Hope, and their children...
John Esposito, Jr.
Dec 4, 2019
86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Ray) Esposito. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John Esposito, Sr. and Sarah (Catanzaro) Colardo.
John worked in the Providence Public School Department for many years...
Ann Coyne
Dec 1, 2019
93, of Cranston passed away on Sunday December 1, 2019 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Manning) Coyne.
Ann worked for the Health Department for the State of New York for many years before retiring.
She was the sister of the late Joseph...
Jerome "Jerry" Cohen
Nov 30, 2019
Jerry was born to the late Hyman and Hannah Cohen on December 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the brother of the late Bernard, Morton and Seymour Cohen. He was the devoted husband of the late Annabelle (Denson) Cohen, to whom he was happily married for 55 years. They lived together in Hamden, CT before retiring to Boca...
Marie "Mae" D. (Uciferro) Mosesian
Nov 29, 2019
95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on Friday, November 29, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Mosesian Sr. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Giovani and Anna (Quinte) Uciferro. Mae and Harry Sr. owned and operated a successful dry cleaning business, Star-Brite cleansers,...
Suzanne (Garabedian) Simonian
Nov 29, 2019
passed away peacefully at home, with her loving family by her side on Friday, November 29, 2019.
She was the daughter of Armenian Genocide Survivors Krikor and Baizar (Stepanian) Garabedian.
Suzanne was the wife of the late Arshag Simonian and the cherished mother of Melissa Simonian, Jason Simonian (Nora) and Maya Kernaghan (Kelly). She was...
Vincenza (DiTomassi) Blair
Nov 27, 2019
86, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of RI. She was the beloved wife of the late George Blair for 48 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Giovaninna (Petreccia) DiTomassi. An enthusiastic fan of the Yankees and Patriots, she enjoyed bingo,...
Lucy Forte Brill
Nov 27, 2019
95, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Perry Brill. Born in Providence, Lucy was a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Domenica (Sabatino) Forte. Mrs. Brill was a Real Estate Broker for many years, before retiring....
Norma Ann (Quirk) Grossi
Nov 26, 2019
of Providence, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at the Phillip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Luke Grossi, Sr. for 37 years. She was one of thirteen children born to Violet (LaPorte) Quirk and James Earl Quirk, Sr. She lived in Providence her entire life. She was a 1954 graduate...
Ermelinda Teresa (Russillo) Croce
Nov 25, 2019
83, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John L. Croce. Born in Providence, Ermelinda was a daughter of the late Angelo and Luisa (Finocchio) Russillo.
She is survived by her loving children, John L. Croce, Linda T. McCumiskey...
Robert G. Baccari, Ret. CPD
Nov 25, 2019
70, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary Katherine (Esposito) Baccari. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ido and Joann (Brigida) Baccari.
Robert was a police officer for the Cranston Police Department for 24 years before retiring as a...
Donald Vincent Iannuccilli
Nov 24, 2019
82, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the loving husband of the late Lois (Albison) Iannuccilli. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Thomas and Anita (Danis) Iannuccilli. Donald was a CNA for the State of RI for 21 years until retiring. He served in the...
Barbara M. (DeScenzo) Anatone
Nov 23, 2019
86, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Steere House, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Anatone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Emilia (Piccirillo) DeScenzo. Mrs. Anatone was the general manager at Lady Ann Candies for 40 years until her retirement.
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Philomena "Mae" (Russo) Ciccone
Nov 21, 2019
94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
The beloved wife of the late John B. Ciccone, she was born in Riverside, NJ, the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Mazzachio) Russo.
Mrs. Ciccone was an office administrator for the Providence School Department for ten years until her retirement. She enjoyed...
Grace D. Errico
Nov 21, 2019
formerly of Greenville Ave., Johnston, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Greenville Health Center in Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis F. Errico. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose (DiMuccio) Bucci.
Grace was employed with the Town of Johnston and John Hancock. She was a...
Lenora La Fazia
Nov 19, 2019
97, a lifelong North Providence resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Kent Regency Center in Warwick. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Maria (Pezzullo) LaFazia.
Lenora worked for many years as the head bookkeeper for the Imperial Knife Company in Providence....
Frank J. Pezzi
Nov 18, 2019
76, of Pascoag formerly of Cranston, passed away on Monday November 18, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the husband of the late Camille (Bianchi) Pezzi; and former husband of Rita (Laurendeau) Pezzi.
Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Amalia (Martinelli)...

Judith J. (Pasonelli) Petrarca
Nov 18, 2019
67, of Providence, passed away on November 18, 2019. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta (Falina) Pasonelli. Sister of Joseph Pasonelli and his wife Ginny , aunt of Lisa Leaheey and her husband Neal, Marc Pasonelli and fiancée Christine Markus and leaves her dear friend Mark Jeffrey and many dear relatives . Relatives and friends...
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