OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Gina M. (Tagliaferri) Vallante

Gina M. (Tagliaferri) Vallante

Oct 12, 2019

85, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late John Vallante Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfonzo and Lucia (Caruto) Tagliaferri. Gina is survived by her loving children, Joan Demers and her husband Steven Sr.,...

Umberto J. Capuano

Umberto J. Capuano

Oct 12, 2019

90, of South Kingstown, formerly of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Brookdale South Bay, South Kingstown.  Born in Providence, RI on March 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Umberto Primo Capuano and Maria (Milano) Capuano. He attended Classical High School and Roger Williams University as well as the University of RI....

William Edward Chiaverini

William Edward Chiaverini

Oct 11, 2019

84, of Cranston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 11 ,2019 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of the late William and Victoria (Storti) Chiaverini. Mr. Chiaverini was a civil service inspector for many years until his retirement. He served our country proudly as a US Army...

Alfonso J. "Dr. Cris" Criscuolo

Alfonso J. "Dr. Cris" Criscuolo

Oct 11, 2019

of Hoffman Ave., Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was the husband of the late Susan (Uva) Criscuolo.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Filomena (Rinaldi) Santilli and dear brother of the late Joseph Criscuolo.

After serving his country honorably in...

Katherine Castellone

Katherine Castellone

Oct 10, 2019

of Harvard St., Cranston, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas M. Castellone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Maria (DellaGrotta) DeRobbio.

Katherine worked at the former Outlet Company and later at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of RI before...

Barbara M. (Blue) Bernardi

Barbara M. (Blue) Bernardi

Oct 7, 2019

87, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 7, 2019, at South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of Paul T. Bernardi Jr., for 61 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Emma (Wood) Blue. Barbara was a cook for the RI school lunch...

George O. Tashjian

George O. Tashjian

Oct 6, 2019

of Burnett St., Johnston, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Ferrara) Tashjian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oscar O. and Blanche B. (Bejian) Tashjian.

George received his BS in accounting from Bryant College and worked...

Linda A. (Conforti)  Munroe

Linda A. (Conforti) Munroe

Oct 6, 2019

71, of Cranston, passed away at home on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Munroe. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Caroline (Magnone) Conforti.

Linda was a teacher for Cranston Public Schools for 32 years before retiring. Linda had...

Bette M. (Weigan) Ucci

Bette M. (Weigan) Ucci

Oct 6, 2019

75, of West Warwick, passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 6, 2019, in RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Ucci for 55 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Mary Weigan. Bette was the loving mother of Thomas K. Ucci of North Kingstown...

Doreen A. (Amado)  Gray

Doreen A. (Amado) Gray

Oct 5, 2019

63, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ned Gray.  Born in Attleboro, MA, Doreen was the daughter of Dolores (Cote) Brooks and the late Ernest Brooks.  She was manual operations associate in the medical industry.

She is survived by her loving children, Christina...

Josephine (Ruggieri)  Pursche

Josephine (Ruggieri) Pursche

Oct 4, 2019

Josephine (Ruggieri) Pursche

96, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2019 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul E. Pursche, Sr. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Nora (Mancini) Ruggieri. Josephine was an assembler at Calart. She was a member of the Knightsville Senior...

Joseph A. Fellela, Sr.

Joseph A. Fellela, Sr.

Oct 4, 2019

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Pennachini) Fellela.

Mr. Fellela served in the US Army and was a jeweler before retiring.

He leaves four children, Lori Skrumbellos of Springhill, FL, Joseph A. Fellela,...

Elena M. Perri

Elena M. Perri

Oct 4, 2019

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Marco and Anna (Aloisio) Perri. Elena was a secretary for the State of Rhode Island, Director of Dental Health for many years before retiring in 1989. Elena will be remembered for her devotion...

Robert A. Schanck

Robert A. Schanck

Oct 3, 2019

62, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2019

Born in Glen Cove, NY, he was a son of the late Donald E. and Agnes C. (Becht) Schanck.

Robert had most recently worked as a chef on Block Island, and was previously owner of the Hungry Tiger restaurant in Plymouth, MA and The Inn...

Josefa B. (Romanek)  Thompson

Josefa B. (Romanek) Thompson

Oct 3, 2019

85, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family . She was the beloved wife of the late Robert R. Remmele and William J. Thompson. Born in Austria , she was the daughter of the late Karl and Maria (Baumgartner) Romanek.  She is survived by her loving daughter June...

Marjori H. (Thorp)  Bernardo

Marjori H. (Thorp) Bernardo

Oct 2, 2019

fondly known as “Gig” to family and friends, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on October 2nd, 2019. She was a robust and feisty 83 years young. Marji was the daughter of James Carlton Thorp and Marion Wilson Thorp (both deceased) and was born and raised in Hyde Park, MA. She was blessed beyond measure with siblings Roberta “Robin” McLeod,...

Rose S Cinami

Rose S Cinami

Oct 2, 2019

formerly of Plainfield Pike, Johnston, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  Born in Johnston, the beloved daughter of the late John and Carmella (Marino) Cinami, she was a lifelong resident of Johnston.

Rose was an assembler at the former Imperial Knife Company in Providence for 40 years before retiring; and a...

Lena E. (Aloia)  Cosentino

Lena E. (Aloia) Cosentino

Oct 1, 2019

91, of Smithfield, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 1, 2019 after a brief illness.  Prior to moving to Smithfield, she resided in North Providence for 32 years and was a summer resident of Bonnet Shores in Narragansett for 47 years.  Lena was the beloved wife of the late John R. Cosentino, Esq., to...

Rose M. (DiPalma)  Ricci

Rose M. (DiPalma) Ricci

Oct 1, 2019

93, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph A. “Trix” Ricci, Sr.  Born in Providence, Rose was a daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Cianciarulo) DiPalma.  She worked in the jewelry industry for many years, before retiring, was...

Nicholas E. Cosmo

Nicholas E. Cosmo

Sep 30, 2019

51, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 30, 2019 at home. He was the fiancée of Tina M. O’Neill of Cranston. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Florence (Labrie) Cosmo. Nicholas was the Transportation Manager for Old Castle Precast of Rehoboth, MA. for thirty-two years. He was a member of the...

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