Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Anna J. (Voccio) DeOrsey
Aug 21, 2025
96 of East Greenwich, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Thursday August 21. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fortunata (Velleco) Voccio.
She was the devoted mother of Wilfred L. DeOrsey Jr. and his wife Coleen Murphy-DeOrsey and Robert G. DeOrsey and his wife Jan DeOrsey and Denise A. (DeOrsey) Dennen and her husband Michael...
Rocco Doti, Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite (Fregeau) Doti for 42 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rocco Doti, Sr., and Maria (D’Iorio) Doti. He was a machinist in the jewelry industry for...
Judge Frank Caprio
Aug 20, 2025
Judge Frank Caprio of Providence and Narragansett, a beloved humanitarian and global internet sensation, passed away on August 20th, surrounded by his devoted wife Joyce, family, and close friends.
Judge Caprio leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Joyce (Tibaldi) Caprio, and five children: Frank T., David, Marissa (Caprio) Pesce, John, and Paul. He is also survived by seven grandchildren—Ashley...
Joann P. Kaloustian
Aug 18, 2025
Joann P. Kaloustian, born on July 18, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. For several years, she worked for University Otolaryngology as an Office Manager and Surgical Coordinator, where her dedication and organizational skills were highly valued.
Joann was deeply rooted in her Italian heritage, which greatly influenced her family...
Denise R. (DiPaolo) Merrill
Aug 18, 2025
73, of North Kingstown, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Greenwood Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Merrill. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Andreozzi) DiPaolo.
Denise worked as a teacher for East Greenwich Public Schools for nearly 30 years. She also spent a year teaching in North...
Lynda M. (Baker) Smith
Aug 17, 2025
77, of North Kingstown, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Bayview Rehabilitation in North Kingstown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Violet E. (Bokelund) Baker. She was the wife of the late Frank Smith.
Lynda was the loving mother of Frank Smith and his wife Alison, and the late Adam Smith;...
Joseph M Manfredi
Aug 17, 2025
59, of Woonsocket Health & Rehab Centre, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Providence, he was a 1984 graduate of Our Lady of Providence, High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and served in South Korea and Libya, stationed aboard the USS Guadalcanal.
He is survived by his father Mario Manfredi,...
Armand R. Lancia
Aug 17, 2025
77, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gayle M. (Allen) Lancia. Born in Providence, he was the son of Barbara G. (Tolman) Lancia and the late Armand M. Lancia.
Armand was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a Purple Heart recipient and also earned...
Leon T. Nahigian
Aug 16, 2025
98, passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025. He was born in Providence Rhode Island on September 6, 1926, to the late Anna (Dadekian) and Thomas Nahigian and is predeceased by his brothers Kourken and Harry Nahigian. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 and then from RI State College (now University of Rhode Island) in 1948 with a...
Joan D. Margadonna
Aug 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan D. Margadonna, aged 87, who departed this life on August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Joan was the daughter of Ester and Basilico Picerno and the wife of the late J. Robert Margadonna of 60 years.
Joan had many friends and acquaintances and...
Anna G. Ruggieri
Aug 14, 2025
89, of Cranston passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island.
Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Augusto and Ida (Soscia) Ruggieri. Anna was a Bookkeeper for BF Goodrich, Merchants Tire, and Malcolm Grear Designers. She belonged to several societies: Regina Coeli, St. Mary’s Feast Society, Italian Cultural, Knightsville Seniors...
Marcella "Marcy” A. Torchia
Aug 14, 2025
Marcella "Marcy" A. Torchia, born on January 13, 1959, in Providence, Rhode Island, left this world on August 14, 2025, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Marcy was a beacon of love and compassion, deeply cherished by all who knew her.
A proud graduate with a Registered Nursing degree from St. Joseph's Hospital, Marcy took great pride in the care she provided...
Richard A. Muserlian
Aug 14, 2025
We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2025, at the age of 82, Richard A. Muserlian Sr. of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully at home after fighting metastatic prostate cancer.
Richard was born January 19, 1943 to Bright and Archie Muserlian in Woonsocket, RI.
After high school, Richard was drafted into the Army and worked as a medical technician at...
Carl A. Picerno
Aug 11, 2025
82, of Johnston passed away Monday August 11, 2025 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. He was the beloved husband of Beverly A. (Martinelli) Picerno. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Carlo and Margaret (DiPalma) Picerno.
Carl was a recruiter and Senior Master Sgt. for the Air National Guard for 33 years then worked for the US...
Marie A. (Boezi) Del Padre
Aug 11, 2025
Del Padre, Marie A. (Boezi)
76, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Home, East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Albert Rocco Del Padre.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Domenico Boezi.
Marie graduated from Cranston High School East and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School.
Marie worked at Moses...
Michael Manoog Kaprielian
Aug 10, 2025
Michael “Manoog” Kaprielian passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He lived his 75 years of life as a global citizen with the conviction that doors should always be opened, all cultures are to be honored, the world is to be explored, and service to others is the foundation of a thriving community.
He carried his...
Pierina "Perry" (Massa) Sorbara
Aug 9, 2025
89, of Plainfield Pike, Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore F. Sorbara. Born in Fondi, Latina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Raffaella (DiBiasio) Massa.
Perry was a talented seamstress for many years before...
Braden E. Collins, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
69, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Robin (Labonte) Collins. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Braden and Claire (Blanchette) Collins.
He is survived by his children, George Welchman and his wife Lori, and Tami Ward and her husband Tony; grandchildren Hunter, Arianna, Hailey, Isabella, and...
Mario Bruno Ugo Assante
Aug 8, 2025
Mario Bruno Ugo Assante
92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose Pisani Assante of Providence. Born in Monte Cassino, Italy, on August 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Angelo Assante and Elvira Messidoro.
Mario is survived by his loving children, Mario A. Assante, Elvira Iacampo, Debra...
Michael R. McKenna Sr
Aug 8, 2025
73, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl (Thomas) McKenna, who stood by his side through life's many challenges and joys. His family includes his brothers, John and Robert Krupa, and his sisters, Johnsie McKenna and Sue Krupa-Gray. The warmth of his family extends to...
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