Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jan 26, 2019

Joyce S. (Costello) Nofi,

81 of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 unexpectedly at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the cherished wife of Richard Nofi, the daughter of Russell and Angelica (DiSanto) Costello, and the beloved sister of Teresa Costello of North Providence. Joyce retired from Wells Fargo...

Jan 26, 2019

70, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Kent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Alan was the son of the late Pasco and Anita A. (Caldarone) DeFusco.

After graduating from college, Alan worked in the financial services field for many years.  He had previously been a co-owner of DeFusco Brothers, Inc., a family...

Jan 25, 2019

60, of Cranston, passed away at home with family by his side on Friday, January 25, 2019. He was a son of the late Thomas and June. Leo was the father of William, Leo and Trevor; step-father of Heather brother of Paula, Karen, Cynthia, Robert, Cheryl and the late Thomas; proud grandfather of Alec, Branden, Camden, Lincoln, Kylah, Zack,...

Jan 25, 2019

58, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Capraro. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Beverly (Payne) Clifford.

Besides her husband Michael, she is survived by her loving children, Michael J. Capraro, Jr. and Matthew A. Capraro, both...

Jan 25, 2019

79, of Cranston and Block Island, passed away on January 25, 2019 after a long illness. He was born on August 1, 1939 in Providence to Joseph Charles and Anna (Aspry) Filippone.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ardys (Guenther) Filippone, his daughter Selina Filippone, his son Joseph Filippone, two grandchildren Nathaniel and Julianna...

Jan 25, 2019

60, of Coventry, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Richard and Catherine (Higgins) Canning. David is survived by his loving brother Steven Canning of Cranston and he was the brother of the late Diane Alexander. He was the cherished uncle of Dylan and Taylor Alexander. David was the...

Jan 25, 2019

84, of Albermarle Ave., Johnston, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Monti) Landry.  Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Hector and Annette (Fregeolle) Landry.

Ray was a safety trainer at Amtrol in East Greenwich...

Jan 25, 2019

of Cranston and Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Alahverdian.  Born in Whitinsville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Haigaz and Aznive (Sogoian) Shenian.

Rose was a high honor 1942 graduate of Northbridge High School. She was a...

Jan 24, 2019

Robert A. Rebello, Jr.

28, of Scituate, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was the beloved son of Robert A. Rebello, Sr. and his wife Paula of Coventry and Michelle L. (Cruso) Fiske and her husband Ronald of Scituate. Robert was an Apprentice Plumber with Local #51. Besides his parents he is survived by his...

Jan 24, 2019

96, of Cranston and formerly of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. Matilda was the beloved wife of the late John Mancini. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Russo) Riccio. Matilda was the co-owner of Plainfield Hardware for 27 years until her retirement. Mrs. Mancini...

Jan 23, 2019

95, of West Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at West View Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late John N. Lancia, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Vastano) Ricciardi. Antonetta worked at Joel Cleaners for nearly 50 years before retiring. Her...

Jan 23, 2019

of Cranston died, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She was the beloved daughter of Georgia (Iaciofano) Zuena and the late Claudio Zuena. Melissa was the cherished wife of Bruce Saccoccio and devoted mother of Adriana, Sophia, and Olivia Saccoccio. She is also survived by...

Jan 22, 2019

99, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Frank P. Leone, they were married for 54 years.  Together, they opened Leone’s Auto Body in Johnston, which was a landmark in the town.  In 1977, their son Frank took over and carried on Plainfield St. and in 1997 moved to Atwood Ave....

Jan 22, 2019

Carol (Catone) Boscia, 80, of Sweet Meadow Drive, Cranston, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Carmeno P. Boscia.  Born in Providence,  she was daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Sawyer) Catone. She was a proud graduate of Central High School Class of 1957.  Carol was...

Jan 22, 2019

58, of West Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Lori (Knight) Cavallaro for 38 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of John Cavallaro Jr., and Dolores (Monforte) Cavallaro. John was a service supervisor for Monro Auto Services and...

Jan 22, 2019

76, passed away peacefully on January  22, 2019.  She was the devoted wife of former Cranston Council President John E. Lanni Jr.  They were married for 38 years.  Lois was born in Providence on May 31, 1942, the daughter of the late Harry Vito Mercurio and Angela (Moretti) Mercurio.  She was the sister of the late Robert Mercurio and...

Jan 21, 2019

Rose was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Grace V. (Powers) and Terrence P. Vallely on August 2, 1937.

Rose passed on to her Heavenly Father on January 21, 2019.  She was the sister of Terrence (Ted) P. Vallely Jr., who preceded her in death on August 29, 2018.

Rose attended Catholic school...

Jan 21, 2019

of Whiting New Jersey (formerly of Providence) passed away on January 21, 2019.

Born in Cranston she was the oldest daughter of the late Mary C. Scorpio and Domenico Porreca. Our sister Dolores is peacefully reunited with her beloved sons Joseph and Robert D’Antonino.

She is survived by her sisters Rosalie D’Agostino, Anna Gentile and...

Jan 21, 2019

76, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Hope Hospice. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Conti) Zinno for 51 years.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Palma (Aspry) Zinno. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Mallette and husband Raymond of West Warwick; his son...

Jan 21, 2019

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Dolores A. (Langella) Cappalli. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas E. Cappalli, Sr. and Mary Burke Cappalli.

Thomas worked at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center for 20 years, retiring...