Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Robert "Bob" A. Crudale, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
77, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Crepeau) Crudale for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Saccoccio) Crudale.
Bob was the owner and operator of Amazing Specialties for over 51 years. His commitment to his work not only...
Mark S. Garafano
Dec 16, 2024
65, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Tracy A. (St. Jean) Garafano. Born in Attleboro, MA he was the son of Raymond and Ann (Price) Garafano. He is also survived by his daughter, Gloryana Garafano and grandson Jacob Zachary of Florida,...
Roger "Buddy" Ferragamo
Dec 16, 2024
92, formerly of Hope, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Carolyn (Iarocci) Ferragamo.
Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Iannozzi) Ferragamo.
He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Buddy was the President and Co-Founder of Unit Tool Company since 1960...
Mary Lou (Ferraro) Norato
Dec 15, 2024
80 of Smithfield passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony A. Norato for the past 61 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lucio and Pauline (Polisena) Ferraro. Mary Lou was a Secretary at Birchwood School in North Providence for many years, retiring in...
Robert D. Mignanelli
Dec 14, 2024
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife of 55 years, Loretta (Romano), and their family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Amedeo and Rose (DeJoseph) Mignanelli. He is survived by his loving children: David Mignanelli of Cranston, Michael Mignanelli and his wife Gertrude of Coventry, and Lisa Padula...
Robert "Bob" A. Schettini
Dec 13, 2024
90, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Biagio and Emilia (Cipolla) Schettini.
He is survived by his loving children, Chrissie Schettini, Karen Curbelo, and John Reed; cherished grandchildren Jose, Jason and Jeremy Curbelo, Kai O’Donnell, Emilia Rose Rodriguez and great granddaughter Riley Curbelo. He was the...
Donald A. DeLuca
Dec 12, 2024
78, of Pocasset, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 12th, at Falmouth Hospital. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (Karas) DeLuca. Born in Cranston, RI, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rose (Franco) DeLuca.
Donald graduated from the Rhode Island Vocational Technical School in 1965, where he formed lifelong friendships and picked up the...
Mary (Scotti) Cardinale
Dec 11, 2024
98, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Onorato Cardinale. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Antonetta (Lonardo) Scotti. Mary was the owner of Cardinale Jewelry.
Mary is survived by her loving children, Norman Cardinale and his wife Monica Vallee, and...
Angelo J. Petrone, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 11, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 7, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa, he dedicated a substantial part of his life to his career as a foreman for National Grid, where he served faithfully for thirty years...
Natalie A. Guercia
Dec 10, 2024
Natalie A. (DeRaimo) Guercia, 87 of North Providence passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Felicetta (Palazzo) and Tomasso DeRaimo. She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto Guercia.
She was a homemaker, that took great pride in the appearance of her home and...
Gary T. Autiello, Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
66, of Moore Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024 with his youngest daughter by his side. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Steadman) Autiello. Born in Providence, RI, he is survived by his mother, Rose (Pagnozzi) Autiello and predeceased by his father, Anthony E. “Tony” Autiello. He is survived by his loving children, Gary Jr....
Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini
Dec 9, 2024
91, of Cranston passed away Monday December 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Francis Pulcini. Born in Pontecorvo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Teresa (Almagno) Zonfrilli. Maria worked for the former Colibri Manufacturing Company for many years. She was also a seamstress for the former Ida Leach Boutique in Providence she also...
Patricia A. McCartney
Dec 5, 2024
Patricia A. McCartney, 71, of Warwick passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Ronzio) and John Palumbo.
Prior to her retirement, she worked for the RI Attorney General’s Office.
She is survived by her children Melissa A. Plante and Paul R. Plante, Jr. of Miami. She...
Yvonne (Donahue) Lieb
Dec 5, 2024
99, formerly of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born on March 25, 1925, in Patton, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Edward T. and Inez Donahue.
Yvonne spent most of her life living, working, and volunteering in Ebensburg, where her kindness and generosity left a lasting impact on the community. She was...
Linda M. (Ohman) Abbruzzese
Dec 5, 2024
a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home December 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 23, 1940, in Worcester, MA, Linda brought joy and warmth to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
For many years, Linda dedicated herself to her profession as a medical assistant at Seacoast Eye Associates in...
Ellen M. (Bussey) Connetta
Dec 4, 2024
95, of East Providence, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Evergreen Nursing Home, East Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Connetta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (McKiel) Bussey. Ellen was a caretaker for many years.
She is survived by her loving children, James Connetta of Peace...
Anthony V. Sauro, Sr. (Ret. PFD)
Dec 4, 2024
93, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was the husband of Lucille A (Tartaglia) Barone Sauro and the late Teresa G (DiZazzo). Born in Italy, he was the son of the late John and Catarina (Patuto) Sauro. Anthony was a member of the Providence Fire Department for 38 years, retiring as Deputy Assistant...
Carmella "Chickie" (Raso) Pennacchia
Dec 4, 2024
84, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Pennacchia Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Josephine (Verdollotti) Raso. Chickie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply...
Dorothea J. "Dottie" (Eich) Kretzer
Dec 2, 2024
affectionately known as Dottie, was born on September 23, 1945, in Queens, NY, and passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Narragansett, RI, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dottie's life was characterized by her generous heart and a host of friends across the country.
Dottie earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from...
Florence Fuoco
Dec 1, 2024
Florence Fuoco 81, of Johnston, passed away on December 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence on November 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Misiaszek) Fuoco and the late Frank Fuoco. She is survived by her brother, Frank J. Fuoco, and her niece, Kathryn “Katy” Fuoco. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law Irene...
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