Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Olga Jimenez
Jun 17, 2019
9, of Providence, passed away on June 17, 2019 at Hasbro Children's Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Esmelvi and Noelia (Castillo) Jimenez. She is also survived by her two sisters, Isabella and Emma Jimenez; grandmothers Olga Jimenez and Anna Guillen and her grandfather Hector Castillo.
VISITING HOURS will be held in the...
Carmine Cirelli
Jun 17, 2019
92, of Noella Avenue, Coventry, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gallo di Roccamonfina, Italy. He was the beloved husband of the late Gerardina (Messa) Cirelli. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Brosco) Cirelli. ...
Anne (Rakiec) Axon
Jun 17, 2019
93, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was the wife of the late James W. Axon for forty-three years.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Michelina (Pucik) Rakiec.
Mrs. Axon worked in the tax collector’s office for the Town of Wallingford before moving...
Richard 'Richie' A. Puopolo
Jun 16, 2019
34, of Glocester, RI and Fall River, MA, left this life on June 16, 2019. Born on February 20, 1985 in Providence, RI, he astounded his parents Richard J. Puopolo of Glocester and Sharon (Schofield) Puopolo of Fall River with his intelligent eyes and infectious smile from the moment he first waved his fist in what grew to be...
Blanche H. (Williams) Vinacco
Jun 15, 2019
89, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Vinacco. Born in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Marie Rose (LaCombe) Williams.
Blanche is survived by her loving children, Susan Adler and her husband Gerald of Johnston, and Vinny...
Ernest C. Jackson, Jr.
Jun 15, 2019
of Jenks St., East Providence, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene M. (LaPorte) Jackson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ernest C. Jackson and the late Dorothy E. (Mowry) Vivenzio.
Ernest was a bartender in the...
Ronald T. Ferri
Jun 13, 2019
86, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in France. He was the beloved partner of Jean-Pierre Borg for many years. He was born in Providence, son of the late Domenic and Frances (DiVona) Ferri. Ron graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and New York University. He served honorably in the US Air Force before becoming a...
Anthony R. Melillo
Jun 13, 2019
of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Delores (Ravo) Melillo for sixty-one years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Dominic and Maria (Palumbo) Melillo.
Mr. Melillo worked for Flagstaff Food Service for thirty years before retiring. He enjoyed being a greeter at...
William J. Crudale, Sr.
Jun 10, 2019
of Cranston passed away on Monday June 10, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sarah A. “Sally” (Wallace) Crudale.
A lifelong resident of Cranston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Amelia (Ricci) Crudale, Sr. William was the owner & operator of Excel Case Company and Fairway...
Raymond J. Zarrella, Sr
Jun 9, 2019
90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Vincent and Teresa (D'Andrea) Zarrella.
He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Eileen (Antuono) Zarrella. Raymond was the father of Ronald V. Zarrella, Regina M. Annese (Zarrella),...
Noreen F. (O'Brien) Mazzie
Jun 9, 2019
of Salem Ave., Cranston, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the home of her daughter Samantha surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Geraldine (Knapp) O’Brien.
Noreen was a teacher for 38 years with the Coventry Public Schools and later for 12 years at St....
Barbara R. (Gemma) Sagat
Jun 7, 2019
Of Providence, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse Sagat for 54 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ruth Gemma.
She is survived by her son David Sagat and his wife Carolyn and was the mother of the late James Sagat. ...
William David Leaver
Jun 7, 2019
a devoted husband, father, stepdad, grandfather, son, brother, fraternity member, coach, teacher, and friend who touched many lives through those relationships, died June 7, 2019, surrounded by his wife and family.
Bill’s journey on this earth began in Marlboro, Massachusetts, when Madeleine and William Leaver first held him on May 10, 1955. Bill earned his undergraduate degree...
Delfina (Cortellessa) Tridenti
Jun 5, 2019
92, of Cranston, entered into heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Tridenti, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Assunta (D’Arezzo) Cortellessa. Delfina worked in jewelry manufacturing and spent her later years volunteering...
Carolyn J. (Zabatta) Daly
Jun 3, 2019
84, A loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend went to heaven on Monday, June 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Daly. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Amitrano) Zabatta.
Carolyn worked as a legal secretary for the former Governor Notte and R.I. Legal Services for...
James Saritelli
Jun 3, 2019
of Danielson, CT., formally of Scituate passed away on Monday June 3, 2019.
He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Esposito) Saritelli.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late Marie (DeQuattro) Saritelli.
James worked for Town Asphalt Equipment Company of Johnston for many years before retiring.
Besides his...
Fernanda C. (DiStefano) Mosca
Jun 2, 2019
88, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Mosca. Born in Forli Del Sannio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Candido and Maria (Calabrese) DiStefano.
Fernanda was the loving mother of Giuseppe...
Gennaro Faiola
Jun 2, 2019
84, of Warwick passed away Sunday June 2, 2019. He was the husband of the late Norma (Guglielmetti) Faiola.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Assunta (Companatico) Faiola.
Gennaro was employed as a General Manager for various RI and MA auto dealerships for many years until his retirement. He...
Karen L. (Tillson) Hubbs
Jun 1, 2019
71, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Trinity Health and Rehab Center, Woonsocket. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Lincoln and Barbara (Mooney) Tillson. Ms. Hubbs was a nurse for RI Hospital for many years until her retirement.
Karen is survived by her loving daughter, Cindy Fascio of Manville....
Anna V. Viti
Jun 1, 2019
of Lincoln, formerly of Taft St., Providence, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Cranston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Eroclio Viti and Nicoletta “Anna” (DiMaria) Viti-Ribeiro.
Anna was a proud graduate of the University of Rhode Island. She held many positions during her career...
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