Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Elizabeth Jane (Schwering) Berberian
Nov 7, 2024
86, also known as “Betty Jane”, of Providence, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She had a successful and fulfilling professional career as a noted soprano. She lived in Providence for many years and performed with many ensembles and was also an active and committed member of the Chopin Club.
In 1963,...
Richard Fredette
Nov 5, 2024
Richard Fredette of Cranston, RI, dedicated and loving husband and father, passed away Tuesday evening November 5, 2024, at the age of 68. He died surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
Richard was born on April 11, 1956, in New York, NY, to William and Barbara (nee Fredette) Mackey. He discovered an interest in camera work at...
James E. Bianco
Nov 5, 2024
74, of Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Dorothy A. (Vendettoli) Bianco, Jr.
Jim was a machinist and was the owner of the former Bianco Mold Company for over 40 years and later worked for Stihl Corporation for 15 years...
Ronald A. Zednik, Sr
Nov 4, 2024
Ronald A. Zednik, Sr. 91, of Johnston passed away Monday November 4, 2024 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Denise “DeDe” (Gauthier) Zednik and the late Dorothy (Russo) Zednik.
Born in Chicago he was the son of the late Laddie and Rose (Vavarik) Zednik.
Ronald worked for the Providence Gas Company for many years and was...
Antonetta "Etta" (Leporacci) Barbieri
Nov 4, 2024
Antonetta “Etta” (Leporacci) Barbieri 89, of Cranston passed away Monday November 4, 2024 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Xavier Barbieri. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Esposito) Leporacci. Etta worked in the business office at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for many years, prior...
Concetta J. (Pine) Amalfitano
Nov 4, 2024
Concetta J. (Pine) Amalfitano 73, of Cranston passed away Monday November 4, 2024 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of John Amalfitano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Palumbo) Pine. Concetta worked for North Safety Products for many years.
She was the devoted mother of Melissa D’Agostino and Gregory Gilbault;...
Lucille C. (Pierson) Gannon
Nov 3, 2024
91, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Stephen Gannon.
Born in Pawtucket, RI she was a daughter of the late Marcel and Blanche (DeRosier) Pierson.
She leaves her step-son, Scott Gannon and his wife Lauren; two grandsons, Ethan and Tyler Gannon; a niece, Diane...
Antoinette (Mardo) Cushman
Nov 3, 2024
92, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife for 66 years of Stephen M. Cushman, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Mary (Massud) Mardo.
Antoinette was a bookkeeper for many years before retiring and a past Eucharistic Minister at St....
Sophia Rose Tiranke Kaba
Nov 2, 2024
18, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Mamoudou Kaba and Katie Xayachack of Cranston. Besides her parents she is survived by her loving brothers, Tyrese and Dominic Kaba, and half brother Omar Kaba; grandparents Kimberly Wutch and her husband Michael, Khamsiene Xayachack and his wife Phongsy; Aunts and...
Julia J. (Simeone) DiIorio
Nov 2, 2024
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Amelia (DiClemente) Simeone.
Julia worked as an administrator for Fleet Bank for many years before retiring. Her fondest memories were having lunch with friends, and the many trips they would take to the...
Steven Michael Grace
Nov 1, 2024
Steven Michael Grace of Providence, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, love and music on Friday November 1, 2024 after an illness. Steven was born in the Esmond section of Smithfield, RI the youngest son of Lucy R. (Fiore) & Lawrence A. Grace III. He attended school in Smithfield, RI; Lauderdale Lakes, FL; and graduated "Class of...
Evelyn C. (Rivet) Ludovici
Nov 1, 2024
a beloved member of her community and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 16, 1938, in Blackstone, MA, Evelyn exemplified warmth and kindness throughout her life, leaving a profound impact on those fortunate enough to know her.
Evelyn’s professional career as a bookkeeper saw her provide dedicated service to Woonsocket...
John J. Collins III
Nov 1, 2024
60, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John J. Collins Jr. and Gloria (Travisano) Collins.
Professionally, John was a skilled electrician whose expertise and work ethic earned him the respect of his peers and community.
Beyond his career, John was known...
Donald J. "Donnie" Bessette, Jr.
Nov 1, 2024
49, of Johnston, passed away after a short illness on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA, surrounded by family. Born in Providence, RI, he was the cherished son of Ann Marie (Cardillo) Bessette and the late Donald J. Bessette, Sr.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his loving sister Dana M. Horton and...
Anthony "Rocky" Santos Jr
Nov 1, 2024
87, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (Iacobucci) Santos. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Caetano) Santos Sr. Mr. Santos worked in the food industry for many years as a bread baker, then as a Little Debbie distributor before retiring....
Raymond C. Caputo
Oct 28, 2024
98, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Elissa “Alice” (Riccitelli) Caputo.
In high school Raymond excelled in sports, specifically track and field and won several medals through the Interscholastic League. Shortly after graduating Mt. Pleasant High School, Raymond joined into the United States Army, Infantry...
Margarita Beato Rosa
Oct 27, 2024
66, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at RI Hospital. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Jose and Antonia Beato Rosa. She was the loving mother of Marlyn Gonzalez, Miguel E. Gonzalez and Clara Carmona Beato; cherished grandmother of Arian Aracena Gonzalez, Nataly Aracena Gonzalez, Natanael Aracena Gonzalez, Sailet Gonzalez Vasquez and Elias...
Carlo R. Matrullo
Oct 26, 2024
82, of North Scituate, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine R. (Adamo) Matrullo.
He was the devoted father of Christine L. Martino and her husband Robert of North Scituate, Anthony C. Matrullo and his wife Filomena Gambardelli of Johnston, Larry C. Matrullo and his wife Shannon of East Greenwich and Joseph...
Joan E. (DesRoches) Major
Oct 26, 2024
88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26. Born in Providence, RI, on June 18, 1936, she was a dedicated parent and grandparent, a fierce advocate and caregiver for the elderly, a devoted person of faith serving as an ordained cleric in the Catholic church, and an unwavering source of hope and help for her family and friends. Beginning in...
Anna (Tamburrino) LePage
Oct 26, 2024
Anna (Tamburrino) LePage, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, in Cranston, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 13, 1934, in Providence, Anna was a kind, gentle, and loving soul whose presence touched the lives of everyone she met.
For many years, Anna dedicated herself to her career as a supervisor for the...
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