Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Deacon Sarkis Y. Yepremian
Jan 27, 2020
of Cranston, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of Ardemis “Arda” (Abrahamian) Yepremian. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he was the son of the late Yeprem and Victoria (Jamgoujian) Yepremian.
Sarkis was co-owner with his wife of Yepremian Jewelers in Cranston for the past 40...
John J. DeFazio
Jan 25, 2020
passed away on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late Beatrice Lear and John J. DeFazio, Sr.
In his youth John was a chef and drummer by trade; he attended Berkley School of Music, and played in bands in the...
Maureen A (McCaughey) O’Brien
Jan 25, 2020
of Cranston and Bonnet Shores, Narragansett, passed away peacefully at Brentwood By the Bay in Warwick on January 25, 2020. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. and M. Sophia (Barthelmes) McCaughey. Maureen was the proud wife of 45 years to the late Joseph E. O’Brien. She was the loving mother to two daughters...
Marie A. (Murphy) D'Orsi
Jan 24, 2020
79, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Armand D’Orsi Jr. They were married for the past 55 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Warburton) Murphy. Marie was a secretary for St. Mary’s CCD program for many years. She was a dedicated mother...
Sivilay (Laysoulivong) Khamsyvoravong
Jan 24, 2020
Mrs. Sivilay Khamsyvoravong, 59, of Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:05PM at Rhode Island Hospital. Mrs. Sivilay was born in Pakse, Laos. She was the daughter of Mr. Theu and Mrs. Naly Laysoulivong. She was the ninth-born of ten children. She immigrated to the United States in 1980. She...
Carlos S. Fernandes
Jan 23, 2020
89, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Arelo) Fernandes. Carlos was a son of the late Antonio F. and Maria A. (Arelo) Gloria. Mr. Fernandes was a machine operator for many years, before retiring.
Besides his wife, he is...
Dorothy (DeAngelis) Mallozzi
Jan 22, 2020
86, of Cranston passed away on January 22, 2020. She was the wife of Louis Mallozzi. Daughter of the late Sorzio and Lena (Andreozzi) DeAngelis. Mother of Marie Russo of Cranston (Artie) and Lori Ouellet of Cranston (Joe). Grandmother of 4 , great grandmother of 3 and sister of 8 .
Her visiting hours will...
Richard R. Mandarini, Jr.
Jan 21, 2020
49, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Richard R., Sr. and Maria (Lombardi) Mandarini.
Richard was a master plumber and the co-owner of Mandarini Plumbing and Heating with his brother Paul. He loved cooking for all of his family, friends...
Ines (Papa) DiSanto
Jan 20, 2020
83, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at Briarcliffe Manor on January 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Pontecorvo, Italy she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Catherine (Carnevale) Papa.
Ines enjoyed being around her family. She loved cooking, reading magazines and of course the occasional visit to the casinos. Being...
Edward T. "Ed" Smith
Jan 19, 2020
of Narragansett and Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (DiBiasio) Smith and beloved father of Edward, David, and Stephen Smith. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and his many friends and colleagues.
Ed was born in Providence to the late Patrick J....
Jacqueline R. (Marier) Serafin
Jan 19, 2020
89, of Wakefield, passed away January 19, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael R. Serafin. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Bilodeau) Marier.
Jackie was a graduate of St. Clare High School in Woonsocket.
She received her...
Ernestina J. (Testa) Pitocco
Jan 19, 2020
92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert S. Pitocco, Sr. Born in Prata Sannita, Caserta, Italy she was a daughter of the late Ferdinando and Giuseppina (Petito) Testa. Ernestina worked at Uniroyal for many years before retiring to take care of her family. She...
Phyllis Tomao
Jan 16, 2020
passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Cortland Place in Smithfield. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Angelina (DiRobbio) Chiaverini.
Phyllis was the devoted mother of Michele A. Ruzzano and her husband Michael of Providence and the late Lynn M. Anatone; cherished grandmother of Jared Ruzzano, Sheri Samos, Robert Anatone and...
Barbara E. (Murray) Rice
Jan 16, 2020
78, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Cedar Crest , Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Rice , Sr. Born in Providence , she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Tainsh) Murray of Cranston and the late James A. Murray, Jr. Barbara was a telephone operator for New England Telephone...
Father Ralph Villella
Jan 15, 2020
95, passed on to eternal life on January 15 at Scalabrini Villa nursing home in North Kingstown, R.I. He was a member of the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians. Born in Italy in 1924, soon after his ordination to the priesthood in 1948, he was sent to the United States to minister among Italian migrant communities. His first...
Anthony E. “Tony Pro” Provenzo
Jan 14, 2020
63, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He was the beloved husband of Mary Frances (Macari) Provenzo for 39 years. Anthony was the son of the late Salvatore and Dina (Cola) Provenzo. He was a supervisor at Providence Water for 32 years until his retirement. He was a...
Vahan R. Melkonian
Jan 14, 2020
of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Richard and Freda (Kahvedjian) Melkonian.
Vahan was a 1949 graduate from Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and was the owner of the former Crestwood Pharmacy in Coventry. He served in the National Guard and was a past member...
Beverly-Ann (Trementozzi) Gill
Jan 14, 2020
Following a long active life of service, Beverly-Ann Gill, 77, died peacefully on January 14, 2020 in her native Warwick, Rhode Island. Known for her love and caring for her family and friends, teaching, languages, music, and her animals, Beverly served as an educator and administrator in Rhode Island public schools from 1965-2001. She was the Assistant Principal at...
Cosmo V. D'Acchioli
Jan 14, 2020
95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Cosmo and Alfonsina (Piemonte) D’Acchioli.
Cosmo served in World War II in the 841st Anti-Aircraft Battalion stationed in France and was discharged with the rank...
Vincent D. "Chuck" "Vinny" Mattera
Jan 14, 2020
88, of Narragansett, RI, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Sylvia L. (Pezzullo) Mattera for 63 years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Paolo and Anna Marie (Calise) Mattera. Chuck proudly served our country during the Korean War...
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