Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Verna A. Guerin
Feb 22, 2019
75, of Coventry, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 22, 2019. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Luigi “Louie” and Lenora (Mastriani) Avarista. Verna is survived by her loving children David Guerin and his wife Lisa of Coventry and Renee Misiaszek and her husband Richard of Hope. She...
Stephen J. Vomaska
Feb 21, 2019
51, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Julie N. (Newborg) Vomaska. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, Stephen was a son of Sandra I. (Perry) Vomaska of Tucson, AZ and the late William O.Vomaska.
Besides his loving wife of 24 years, he is survived by his three cherished daughters, Emily...
Philomena Milicent ((Morrison)) Magnelli
Feb 21, 2019
a devoted wife, mother & grandmother died on Thursday February 21, 2019.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Ramaglia) Morrison.
Philomena, “Phyllis” worked for several companies including Roger Williams Medical Center and the Department of Children and Families before retiring.
She loved spending time with her...
Mary 'Dottie' (Markarian) Petrucci
Feb 21, 2019
91, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late James F. Petrucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Markar and Margaret (Moore) Markarian.
Mary worked for many years as a supervisor for the T. Sardelli...
A. Louis Mariorenzi, M.D.
Feb 20, 2019
87, of Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Grace Mary (Vallone) Mariorenzi; his children, Louis Mariorenzi, MD and his wife Priscilla Szneke, Michael Mariorenzi, MD and his wife Maria Lee Mariorenzi, Maria Barone and her husband Anthony Barone, MD, Lisa Musco and her...
Diana MD Monaco
Feb 20, 2019
of Cranston passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Amalia “Mollie” (Pallante) Monaco.
She was the dear sister of Alfred Monaco, Jr. and his wife Joyce of Cranston and the late Barbara C. Monaco; loving aunt of Gina DiGregorio and her husband Pasquale of Cranston...
Assunta C. (DiFazio) Piccolino
Feb 20, 2019
83, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Benedetto C. Piccolino. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Natale and Maria (DiRaimo) DiFazio.
She is survived by her loving daughter Maria Paliotta and her husband Alessandro “Alex”; cherished grandchildren,...
Filomena M. (Ricci) Altieri
Feb 19, 2019
102, of Providence passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at West View Nursing Home, West Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco J. Altieri. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Vincenza (Marandola) Ricci. Mrs. Altieri was a hairdresser for many years until her retirement.
Filomena is survived...
Kathleen "Kathy" E. Maine
Feb 19, 2019
of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry C. Sr. and Madeline E. (Holman) Maine.
Kathy was a hairstylist and the owner of Kathy’s Creative Beauty in Warwick.
She was the dear sister of Daniel...
Pasquale L. DeSimone
Feb 19, 2019
of Cranston St., Cranston, passed away Tuesday. February 19, 2019 at Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Saccoccio) DeSimone.
Pasquale worked for the City of Cranston Highway Department before retiring.
He was the dear brother of Dorothy Cianci and her husband Louis...
Anna M. (LaCourse) Lane Harper
Feb 17, 2019
87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Harper and the late Robert E. Lane, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Lucy (Capobianco) LaCourse. Anna worked as an office administrator...
Martha Torrado
Feb 16, 2019
Martha Cielo Reyes de Torrado was born in Bogotá, Colombia on January 26,1932. She was the last surviving child of 11 siblings born to Rafael and Agripina Reyes Acuña. Martha was married to the late Luis F. Torrado M.D. and is survived by her six beloved children : Pilar and her late husband Christopher Tasca, Luis and...
John A. Pellegrino
Feb 16, 2019
88, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni A. and Nancy (Gallo) Pellegrino.
John was the owner of the Sun Valley Country Club in Rehoboth, MA for many years.
He was the loving father of Katherine Sousa of South Kingstown, Diane Morrocco...
Carol N. (Contillo) Salzillo
Feb 15, 2019
84, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of C. Richard Salzillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (Contillo) Falco.
She is survived by her three loving granddaughters, Adelina M. Iarocci and her...
Diane D. Echmalian
Feb 15, 2019
of North Providence, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of the late Susan (Oulousian) Echmalian and the late Dickran Echmalian who passed before her birth.
Diane was a fundraising consultant for nonprofit and political campaigns in RI for over 25 years. She was a candidate for State Representative on...
Norman J. Charpentier
Feb 14, 2019
89, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Cortland Place in Greenville. He was the beloved husband of the late Gilda C. (Ricci) Charpentier. Norman worked for Speidel in the chain department for many years and was an Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a communicant of St. Rocco’s Church for over 60...
Lorenzo Finamore
Feb 10, 2019
94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 10, 2019, joining his beloved late wife Luisa (Barra) Finamore. Born in Villa Santa Maria, Italy, he was the son of the late N. Michael and Marianna (Maiocco) Finamore.
Once settled in Rhode Island, Lorenzo worked tirelessly as a Chef to ensure that his family was...
Anthony Sciolto
Feb 9, 2019
101, of Cranston, characterized by strength and determination, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019, joining his beloved late wife Gertrude E. Sciolto (7/23/2012). Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vito and Nancy (D’Ambra) Sciolto. He was the loving, dedicated father of Nancy Thompson, Donna Ahearn and her husband John, Anthony R. Sciolto and...
Bernard "Barney" Kiernan, Jr.
Feb 9, 2019
of Greenwich Ave., Warwick, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Bernard and Barbara (Rainey) Kiernan of SC.
Barney was an iron worker in the construction industry and was a proud member of Local 37 for 25 years.
Besides his parents, he...
Miguel A. Rivera
Feb 7, 2019
61, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Damian and Carmen A. (Mercado) Rivera-Pacheco. Miguel is survived by his loving children, Jose Rivera and his wife Inet of Providence, Kelly Rivera of Cranston and Heidy Mena-Torres and her husband Miguel of...
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