Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 17, 2018

DAVID, GEORGE THOMAS of Cranston passed away Monday morning.

He leaves behind his wife, Michelle (Cotoia) David and his daughter Jessica, both of Cranston, his brother Michael David and his wife Linda of West Warwick, his sister Melanie (David) Hill and her husband William of Florida, niece Tifany (David) Dunn, her husband Michael and their...

Sep 16, 2018

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Bruno and Angelina (Oliveri) Rosi. Nicholas worked for the City of Cranston for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his loving sons, Keith Rosi and Nicholas M. Rosi, both of Cranston; three...

Sep 16, 2018

93, of Lincoln, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was happily married to the love of his life Lilo (Merkle) Federici for 73 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Celia (Brosco) Federici.

Everett practiced Optometry...

Sep 15, 2018

32, of New York City, formerly of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Metropolitan Hospital Center, NY. He was the beloved husband of five years to Lauren F. (Foster) Petisce. Born in Warwick, he was the loving son of Richard A. and Judith A, (Dietzel) Petisce of Cranston. Daniel was the Senior Director of Business...

Sep 14, 2018

82, of Providence, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at RI Hospital, Providence. Carolyn was a life long resident of North Providence, RI.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Krukiel) Dziedzic. Carolyn was the loving sister of Barbara Nardolillo.   Beloved aunt of Joseph and Edward Nardolillo, both of Warwick, RI. and Robin (Nardolillo) Parsons...

Sep 14, 2018

of Clark Ave., Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Bernardino Giorno.  Born in Pietravairano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Iadevia) Creta.

Maria was a worker in the manufacturing industry for many years before retiring. She was...

Sep 13, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Vera G. (Gravalese) Molloy.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Amy (Briggs) Molloy.

John was a toolmaker at the former Narragansett Brewery Company in Cranston for many...

Sep 12, 2018

88, of Cranston passed away on Wednesday,  September 12th 2018 at the Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Lema) Asciolla. Born in Providence , he was the son of the late Nicholas and Jeanette (Violante) Asciolla. He had worked for the former Imperial Knife Company,  Taco Inc. and Lincoln Park before retiring. In addition to his...

Sep 12, 2018

70, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Castriotta) DiMeo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Angelo and Dora (Mangiarelli) DiMeo. Robert was the owner and operator of Time Plating for over 40 years. Besides his wife Doris, he is survived by his...

Sep 12, 2018

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (Odesky) Bresette for 54 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Clifford and Grace (Gilleran) Bresette.

Robert worked as an electrical contractor and inspector for 50 years. ...

Sep 11, 2018

90, of Cranston, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. Dolores was the beloved wife of Carl Cinquanta for 58 years. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lydia (Salvati) Pazienza. Mrs. Cinquanta was a former secretary for the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Dolores...

Sep 9, 2018

94, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. Lillian joins her beloved husband Dante Ascenzi and beloved daughter Cheryl Ascenzi in heaven, where they will welcome her with open arms. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Francesca (Santilli) Mariani, and sister to the late Hilda,...

Sep 8, 2018

of Cranston, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Shahazar “Shay” and Vantanoush “Rose” (Parnagian) Minassian and loving sister of Joyce S. Minassian of North Quincy, MA.

Linda was a 1974 graduate of Cranston West High School.  She was co-founder, with Stephanie...

Sep 8, 2018

89, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Cavallaro. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Costanza (Moreno) Spremulli. Anthony was a US army veteran serving during the Korean War. Mr. Spremulli was a Journeyman Plumber...

Sep 8, 2018

87, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Renato “Ronnie” Tronni. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Adelina (Conca) Lombardi. She worked in the jewelry industry for many years until her retirement.

She is survived by...

Sep 7, 2018

66, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at home.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry E. and Ann T. (Daly) Lavallee.  Thomas was the shipping manager for his family business, Acme Tackle, Co., until his retirement in 2013.  He is survived by his siblings Claire L. Johnson of Cranston, Ann T....

Sep 7, 2018

70, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 7, 2018, at home. Linda was the beloved wife of fifty years to Alfred J. Fellela. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Emile and Mary (McPeak) Lavallee. She was a school bus monitor for the Johnston School Department for five...

Sep 7, 2018

of North Providence, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Israel and Siranoosh “Sarah” (Alamian) Avedisian.

Ann worked at Cross Insurance and for Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Company. She attended the University of RI Extension taking insurance classes;...

Sep 7, 2018

of Louisiana Ave., Warwick, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Vahan Grigorian.  Born in Egypt, she was the daughter of Arakel and Archalous (Apikian) Kabakian.

Roza worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

Besides her husband, she was...

Sep 6, 2018

78, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Celia (Yuppa) Moretti. Diana was a assembler for the former Henry Moretti Spool Manufacturing Company for twenty years before retiring in 1975.

She is survived by two sisters Evelyn Aurilio...