Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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