Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Edward J. Capezza
Aug 20, 2019
83, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Born in Providence, Edward was a son of the late Alessio and Domenica (Melchiorre) Capezza. He worked in the jewelry industry for many years, before retiring and was a Marine Veteran.
He is survived by his son Edward J. Capezza, Jr. of South Kingstown. Edward was the...
William R. Costantino
Aug 20, 2019
78, of Cranston and Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marcia A. (Schultz) Costantino.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Erminio and Giovannina (Colannino) Costantino.
He received a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Accounting from Johnson & Wales...
Anthony S. Arrico
Aug 20, 2019
90, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born and raised in Johnston, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Mary-Anne (Riccitelli) Arrico.
He was the beloved husband of the late Claire (DiMuzio) Arrico. They were married June 12, 1954 and lived in Cranston for 60 years. ...
Edward Pennacchini
Aug 20, 2019
90, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Angela I. (Kratochwil) Pennacchini. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Gaetano “Thomas” and Palma (Manzi) Pennacchini. Edward worked as a pipefitter for many years before retiring. After retirement, Ed worked for Greico Motor...
Cynthia Ann (Capezza) DiVincenzo
Aug 19, 2019
59, of Woonsocket, formally of Cranston, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward Capezza Sr., and the late Lorna (DiLeonardo) Zoglio.
Cynthia was the loving mother of Francesco DiVincenzo of Cranston and Marcello DiVincenzo of Houston, TX, formerly of Cranston. She was...
Gloria L. (Garrett) Samson
Aug 19, 2019
of West Cranston, RI and formerly of Webster and Rochester, NY, passed away August 18.
Wife, mother, teacher, professor, real tor and political activist, Gloria received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and a 1988 Ph.D. in history from the University of Rochester. Her book The American Fund for Public Service was published by Greenwood...
Kathleen A. (Edgley) Teoli
Aug 19, 2019
95, of West Greenwich, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert P. Teoli, Sr. Born in Hudson, NY, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Frances and Mary (O’Brien) Edgley. Mrs. Teoli was a Registered Nurse at Jane Browne Hospital...
Nancy J. Ellsworth
Aug 18, 2019
72, of Wickford passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home.
Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Janice (Lamb) Ellsworth.
Nancy was the Vice-President of Torrington Savings Bank in CT, before moving to Rhode Island where she owned a jewelry shop. She also worked in...
Rosemary Kuhlmann Evans
Aug 17, 2019
97, a former Opera Singer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Frederick F. and Elizabeth J. (Junge) Kuhlmann.
A US Navy Veteran, she joined the WAVES during WWII where she was taught Morse code. She returned to...
Grimaldo A. Parravano, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
87, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the beloved husband of Amelia E. (Izzo) Parravano. Born in Providence, He was a son of the late Grimaldo A. Parravano, Sr. and Antonetta (Cerro) Parravano. Grimaldo was a Civilian Cartographer for the US Army Map Service for over thirty years...
Anna (Cambio) Almonte
Aug 15, 2019
86, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Anna was married to her true love, Benny, for 65 years. Born in Cranston, Anna was a daughter of the late Paul and Elsie (Scungio) Cambio. She worked in the school lunch program for the State of RI for many years,...
Geraldine M. "Gerri" (Riccio) Dolce
Aug 15, 2019
Geraldine M. “Gerri” (Riccio) Dolce
78, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday August 15, 2019 at home. She was the beloved wife of fifty-eight years to James A. Dolce. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Christopher) Riccio. Geraldine was the Town Controller, for the Town...
Gerard "Jerry" Bergeron
Aug 14, 2019
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, Gerard (Jerry) Bergeron, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 76. Jerry was born June 27, 1943 to Henry & Annette (Letourneau) Bergeron of Wilton, NH . On June 8, 1975 he married Elaine Lareau. As longtime residents of Nashua, NH they raised two sons; Stephen & Daniel.
He...
Bobbie Marie Parsons-Rivera
Aug 13, 2019
43, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Frances (Ouimette) Parsons of Cranston and the late Raymond Parsons.
Bobbie played hockey for Cranston High School West.
Bobbie was fan of the Dave Matthews Band...
Ellie R. Brown
Aug 12, 2019
82, of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Alice T. Brown. Born in Texas, he was the son of the late John C. Brown and Margaret (Miller) Brown. Ellie graduated from Roger Williams University as an electrical engineer...
Nancy A. Cimini
Aug 10, 2019
of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Joseph N. Cimini. Born in Bristol, RI, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Santina (DePasquale) Bisignano.
Nancy loved music, fashion, and especially spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and family.
Besides...
Mario W. Messa
Aug 9, 2019
28, of Marietta, GA previously of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2019 . He was born in Providence, a beloved son of Brenda (Bertoldi) Messa and the late Steven Messa. Mario grew up in Cranston and graduated from Cranston High School West Class of 2009. Mario loved, and worked in the automotive industry.
...Angela F. (Cioe) Pastore
Aug 9, 2019
84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Pastore. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Frances (Lanzi) Cioe.
After graduating from Bryant College, Angela was a bookkeeper for various businesses. She enjoyed bowling, playing scrabble, and spending time with...
Nancy (Nelson) Soscia
Aug 9, 2019
73, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Soscia. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth (Mansfield) Nelson.
Nancy’s work was also her greatest passion, caring for babies. She loved being a mother,...
John J. Tofani
Aug 9, 2019
75, of South Kingstown, passed away after a 4-year illness on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Donna Tofani. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo “Randy” and Hortense “Tenny” (Veroni) Tofani.
John was the President and owner of Jay’s Electric Corporation for 33 years, retiring due to illness...
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