Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Maria C. (Trindade) Cabrita
Oct 24, 2026
Maria da Conceição Cabrita, lovingly known as São Cabrita, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Syracuse, Utah. She was born on April 3, 1959, in Vale de Azares, Celorico da Beira, Portugal, and carried the heart of her Portuguese heritage with her throughout her life.In 1977, Maria migrated from Portugal to Rhode Island, where she built a life centered...
Leo J. Levesque, Ret. JFD
Oct 24, 2026
Leo J. Levesque, (Ret. JFD), 80 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday October 24, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Emil J and Madeline (Gui) Levesque. He was the devoted and loving husband for the last 55 years of Marlene (Gallo) Levesque.
He proudly served his country in the...
Arthur Arevian
Oct 22, 2026
88, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of hard work, generosity, and devotion to his family.
Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Meron and Satenig (Dulgarian) Arevian.
A proud Armenian, Arthur was a man of strength, determination, and unwavering character. He proudly served his country in the...
Kathleen "Kathy" (Ricci) Sullivan
Oct 22, 2026
of Naples, FL and Narragansett, RI, passed away Thursday at home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Born in North Providence, Rhode Island, she was the loving daughter of Basil and Angelina (Cesario) Ricci. She was the devoted wife of Timothy J. Sullivan, Jr. for fifty-five years. Kathy met Tim at the LaSalle Canteen in...
Angelo Franco
Oct 21, 2026
Angelo Franco, 94, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Warwick Rhode Island, where he lived for many years, passed away on October 21, 2026. Born on May 20, 1932, in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lena (Almagno) Franco.
Angelo proudly served in the United States Army. Following his Military service, he met his beloved wife Teresa...
Betty Street Vanderbilt
Oct 21, 2026
Vanderbilt, Betty Street
1928-2026
Born Elizabeth Kimberly Street on September 13, 1928 she was raised in Port Washington, NY, and educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and Manhattanville College. Betty was a tireless volunteer with the Winchester (MA) Trails program, which provided nature and science education to the town’s children. She also worked on the local conservation commission, and volunteered...
John J. Baldelli
Oct 19, 2026
John J. Baldelli, 81, of Middlebury, CT and Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully at his home in RI on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Dubois) Baldelli, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Waterbury, CT he was the son of the late Nicodemo and Elena (Marinelli) Baldelli.
John built...
Ronald B. "Ron" Pearson
Oct 19, 2026
Ronald B. Pearson, lovingly known as Ron, of Saunderstown, Rhode Island, formerly of Lincoln, Rhode Island, where he lived for many years, passed away on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the son of the late Arthur Pearson and Gladys (Knowlton) Pearson. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Barry) Pearson, his wife of over...
Etta C. (DiFazio) Marrocco
Oct 18, 2026
101, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Marrocco.
Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Rosina (Palliotta) DiFazio. Etta worked for the school lunch program for the State of RI for many years before retiring.
She was the dear...
Barbara (Duclos) Blanchard
Oct 18, 2026
77, of West Warwick passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Robert Blanchard. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Rita (Gilbert) Duclos. Barbara was very active in St Rocco’s Church, St Rocco’s Women’s Guild, St Rocco’s Feast. She...
Shawn P. Donnelly
Oct 17, 2026
Shawn Patrick Donnelly, 60, of Woonsocket passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was the son of the late David Donnelly and Elaine (Capozzoli) DiCenzo and born on the Norfolk VA Naval Base.
Shawn was an extremely quick-witted, funny guy who was an avid reader of Military History with boundless knowledge of every battle in WW2. As serious a man...
Craig R. Brewer
Oct 17, 2026
It is often said that life is lived in the small moments. Craig understood that better than most. He had an ability to find joy in the everyday — a meal cooked for family and friends, sitting by a campfire with the boys, a day on the boat fishing, watching the Red Sox, or simply helping someone who needed a...
Lucy A. (Mastriano) Degidio
Oct 16, 2026
85, of Richmond, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 64 years Donald E. Degidio, Sr. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Celia (Magnante) Mastriano.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her three loving children:...
Lurana E. (Burgess) Gauvin
Oct 15, 2026
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born in Providence and raised in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Ethel (Miller) Burgess and sister of the late Everett Miller “Pete” Burgess.
Lurana held several jobs before retiring from Federal Products Corporation. Hardworking, stoic and independent, she cared deeply for her sons and grandchildren....
Ronald D. "Ron" Denelle
Oct 15, 2026
89, of 55 Cliff Drive, Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born in Central Falls, grew up in Pawtucket, and attended Pawtucket High School East. Immediately after graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old...
Shirley A. (Blanchard) Kemble
Oct 15, 2026
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. Kemble. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Ethel (Goff) Blanchard.
Shirley worked as a receptionist for the Cranston School Department for many years.
She is survived by her...
Arlene C. Tutalo
Oct 14, 2026
of Narragansett passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was raised in Johnston, Rhode Island where she met the love of her life the late John V. Tutalo and they married on Halloween 1959.
Arlene was the daughter of the late Fred P. and Clayre A. Colessana (Mongone)....
Ronald A. Dionisi, Sr.
Oct 13, 2026
78, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Mable (French) Dionisi and the devoted companion of Ann Marie Bradley. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Angelica Dionisi.
A proud graduate of LaSalle Academy, Class of 1966, Ronald served his country with...
Mildred "Millie" (Silva) Bucci
Oct 13, 2026
94, of Narragansett and Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Bucci, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in February 1932, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Estelle (Ziobrowski) Silva.
Millie was strong-willed and spirited, with a generosity and kindness that came naturally....
Louis A. Bergantino, Jr.
Oct 13, 2026
Louis A. Bergantino, Jr., 80 of Cranston passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis Anthony and Anna Marie (Gamba) Bergantino. He was the devoted husband of Joanne M. (Higgins) Bergantino.
A lifelong resident of Cranston, growing up alongside his siblings, gave him an early...
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