OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Mary A. (Grady)  Brierley

Mary A. (Grady) Brierley

Sep 8, 2019

Mary Alice (Grady) Brierley passed away peacefully at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston,  just shy of her 92nd birthday.

She lived a full and happy life until the Alzheimer’s took over at age 89. She gave 110% of herself to anyone who needed help, had a wonderful sense of humor and could stop you in your...

Daniel Louis Crowley

Daniel Louis Crowley

Sep 7, 2019

76, of Wakefield, passed away in Portland, ME on September 7, 2019.  He was married to the love of his life Peggy (O’Leary) Crowley. He was the father of David (Jackie), Jeffrey, and Matthew (Melissa); and four grandchildren, Ryan, Trevor, Evelyn and Emma.  He is also survived by his sister Kathleen (Jeff) Helm; and sister-in-law, Ann Crowley.  He was...

Anthony Dominic Duva, MD

Anthony Dominic Duva, MD

Sep 7, 2019

of “Shore Acres” North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 7, 2019 at home.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine L. and Belinda (Pontarelli) D’Uva.  Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Josephine “Pina” M. (Rescio) with whom they had 4 children: Adrienne B. Ronci (predeceased), Gary G....

Phyllis F. (Capotosto) Magnone

Phyllis F. (Capotosto) Magnone

Sep 6, 2019

89, formerly of Warwick, peacefully passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at St. Antoine’s Residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin “Benny” Magnone; devoted mother of the late Sheila Magnone, Bonnie Magnone Feilmeier (husband Dan), Benjamin “Ben” Magnone, Leslie Magnone and Paul Magnone (wife Lisa); cherished grandmother of Stephanie Sullivan, William...

Helen (Ruscito)  Calise

Helen (Ruscito) Calise

Sep 6, 2019

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, September 6, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent B. Calise. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Jennie (Ianuzzi) Ruscito. Helen was the assistant to the jewelry designer at the former Tacoa Jewelry Company of Cranston for over...

Robert E. Dupre

Robert E. Dupre

Sep 5, 2019

Robert “Bob” Dupre was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the oldest child of Dr. Guyon G. and Cecile (Forest) Dupre, who inspired his lifelong devotion to God, science, farflung travel, and the ocean. His family summered in Point Judith, where Bob and his sister Louise (Cunningham) were lifeguards and deep-ocean swimmers. Their Course One-Two-Zero swims were legendary—a half mile...

Ana Gertrudiz Hernandez

Ana Gertrudiz Hernandez

Sep 4, 2019

98, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Miguel Hernandez and Ana Luisa Taveras.

Ana was a seamstress in her native country and in the United States for over 40 years. She was also a parishioner at St...

Anthony Bahian

Anthony Bahian

Sep 4, 2019

of Winthrop Rd., Warwick, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019.  Born in North Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Bogos “Paul” and Lousapar “Lena” (Armaghanian) Bahian and was the lifetime companion of the late Marion (Hazarian) Bramley.

Anthony was a special delivery letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring; and a WW-II...

Edith I. (Pagnozzi)  Santilli

Edith I. (Pagnozzi) Santilli

Sep 4, 2019

97, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfonso “Al-San” Santilli.  Born in San Martino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Eugenia (Ronga) Pagnozzi.

Edith was the co-owner of Al-San Jewelers for many years with...

Irene Carlson Pagh

Irene Carlson Pagh

Sep 4, 2019

96, of Wakefield, RI and formerly of Bluffton, SC passed on September 4, 2019. Her late husband Eric Pagh preceded her in death. She is survived by her two daughters Barbara Pagh of Wakefield, RI and Kathryn Roehl of El Cerrito, CA; sons-in-law Jeffrey Bertwell and Raimund Roehl; and grandsons Jesse Bertwell (Jamie) and Dylan and Corey Roehl.

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Raymond J. Brown

Raymond J. Brown

Sep 4, 2019

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Ann M. (Leone) Brown. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond and Theresa (Iannucci) Brown. Raymond was an operating engineer for Union Local...

Edward A. Harris

Edward A. Harris

Sep 3, 2019

80, of Narragansett died peacefully on September 3.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur and Frances (Pearl) Harris.  Ed leaves a daughter, Erika Southland of Mt. Airy, MD; a granddaughter Sheena Southland, and a great-granddaughter Briana Southland, both of Randallstown, MD.  He was the brother of Arthur Harris of San Angelo, TX; Robert Harris...

James "Jim" Martin Silveira

James "Jim" Martin Silveira

Sep 3, 2019

of Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Hilda M. and Horacio R. Silveira.

Jim had many skills. He worked for Cox Cable as an installer; an auto technician at various locations; and worked in the carpentry field applying roofing and siding materials.

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Thomas V. DiPietro

Thomas V. DiPietro

Sep 2, 2019

95, of Bradenton, FL, passed away at home on Monday, September 2, 2019. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Gervasio) DiPietro. He was the step-son of the late Carmine Palmieri. Thomas owned a recording studio in New York City, where he worked with many talented artists.

He is survived by...

Mary Almagno

Mary Almagno

Sep 1, 2019

99, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Cortland Place in Greenville.  Born in Providence, Mary was a daughter of the late Dominic and Edith (Collins) Almagno.  She worked at Gorhams in the wrapping department for 27 years, before retiring.

Mary is survived by her dear brother John DiLorenzo of North Providence.  She is...

Marion (Cicione) Simpson

Marion (Cicione) Simpson

Aug 31, 2019

87, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Simpson. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Marcotrigiano) Cicione. Marion is survived by her loving children, Deborah Holcomb and her husband Keith of FL, Darlene DeTroia of Cranston, Gary Simpson and his wife...

John A. Schalhoub

John A. Schalhoub

Aug 31, 2019

of Brandywine Lane, Narragansett, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, CT.  He was the beloved husband for 64 years of Shirley A. (McDonagh) Schalhoub. Born in Brooklynn, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Sylvia (Atya) Schalhoub.

John was a freight forwarder in the international shipping...

Beatrice (Parthen)  Palmieri

Beatrice (Parthen) Palmieri

Aug 31, 2019

It is with heavy hearts the family of Beatrice Palmieri announces her passing on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Palmieri, Sr. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was a daughter of the late Gus and Ruth (Theoharis) Parthen. Beatrice worked in the accounting department for E.H. Ashley Company, Inc for over forty...

Joanne Rezoski

Joanne Rezoski

Aug 31, 2019

74, of Narragansett formerly of Marlborough, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Anthony C. Rezoski, Jr. for over 51 years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter, Sr. and Natalie (Izzo) Belmonte.

She received an Associate Degree...

Mary (Fiore)  Orlandi

Mary (Fiore) Orlandi

Aug 30, 2019

91, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Orlandi. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Antonetta (Silvestri) Fiore.

She is survived by her loving children, Ralph E. Orlandi, Jr. of...

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