OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


James I. Greenhalgh, Sr.

James I. Greenhalgh, Sr.

Aug 28, 2019

69, of Johnston, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. For 47 years, he was the beloved husband of Lucia (Charpentier) Greenhalgh. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harold and Evelyn (Karp) Greenhalgh.

Jim is survived by his children: James I. Greenhalgh, Jr. and his fiancée Sharon, Jason Greenhalgh...

Viola (Pesare)  Merolli

Viola (Pesare) Merolli

Aug 28, 2019

89, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Mario Merolli. Born in Sava (Ta) Italy, she was a daughter of the late Cosimo and Angelina (Scazzari) Pesare.

Besides her husband Mario, she is survived by her loving children, Lucia Conti and her husband Erasmo,...

Richard R. Gemma, (JFD)

Richard R. Gemma, (JFD)

Aug 27, 2019

of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Ret. Johnston Battalion Chief Richard L. Gemma and Kathleen (Adamo) Gemma of Johnston; loving father of Siobhan H. San Antonio of Cranston, Gianna J. Gemma of Johnston and Antonio R. Gemma of Cranston; dear brother of Louis J. Gemma of Englewood, FL;...

James P. Hamilton, Jr.

James P. Hamilton, Jr.

Aug 26, 2019

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 26, 2019.  Jim was the beloved husband of Jane (DeLuca) Hamilton for 51 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Beatrice (Donahue) Hamilton.  Jim’s passions were his faith and his family.  He worked as a chemist with...

Christina A. (Ciancola)  Massa Pagliarini

Christina A. (Ciancola) Massa Pagliarini

Aug 26, 2019

Christina A. (Ciancola) Pagliarini

75, of East Greenwich formerly of Coventry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late John G. Massa and Samuel Pagliarini. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Alviti) Ciancola. She...

Maria F. (Ferreira)  Santos

Maria F. (Ferreira) Santos

Aug 25, 2019

69, of Mooresville, NC formerly of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday , August 25, 2019 after a long fought battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Edgar J. Jensen, Jr. Born in Santo Antao, Cape Verde a daughter of the late Antonio Joao Ferreira and Senhorinha Silva Fonseca. Maria was...

Alfred K. Hanson, Jr., PhD

Alfred K. Hanson, Jr., PhD

Aug 25, 2019

Professor Alfred K. Hanson, Jr., 69, of Jamestown passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Born in Danbury, CT, he was a son of the late Alfred K., Sr. and Betty Ann (Deuschle) Hanson.

Mr. Hanson received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Hartford, a Master’s Degree...

Edward J. Capezza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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