Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Elena Palmisano
Jan 11, 2019
81, of Providence, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rosario and Anna (Comella) Palmisano. Elena was a factory worker for many years, before retiring. In her spare time, Elena loved doing crossword puzzles and playing bingo and cards with...
Alvina "Babe" (Durante) Drewior
Jan 11, 2019
Alvina "Babe" Drewior
78, of Cranston , passed away on January 11, 2019 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Drewior. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta (Corsi) Durante. Alvina was a cook for many years until her retirement at Park View Nursing...
Robert J. MacDonald
Jan 11, 2019
Robert J. MacDonald
84, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday January 11, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Teed) MacDonald.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late John “Joe” and Estelle (McGovern) MacDonald.
Robert graduated from URI with a bachelor's degree in finance...
Ernest A. Brazeau
Jan 11, 2019
74, of Narragansett RI, and Boynton Beach FL, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Dube) Brazeau, with whom he recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Raymond and Beatrice (Carignan) Brazeau.
Besides his wife, Ernie was the loving father...
William H. "Bill" Harrington, III
Jan 9, 2019
69, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at RI Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late William H. Harrington, Jr. and Eleanor E. Kaiser. He attended LaSalle Academy in Providence.
William is survived by his siblings, Kathleen Humphrey and her husband George of Marstons Mills, MA, John K....
Joyce H (Scholtz) Udell
Jan 8, 2019
Joyce H. (Scholtz) Udell, 92, of Cranston passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Woonsocket, RI. She was the wife of the late Robert Udell. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Florence (Zionbeck) Scholtz. She was the beloved mother of Susan Gately of Cranston and Karen Udell...
Louis Ryan Massemini
Jan 8, 2019
of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence he was the beloved son of Louis S. Massemini of Cranston and the late Lynne P. (Mangiacapra) Massemini. Louis was the devoted father of Carmen Massemini.
Louis was an avid sport’s fan and card player. He also enjoyed spending time with his...
Angela (Terzyan) Dolarian
Jan 7, 2019
of Cranston, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Hovhannes Dolarian. Born in Cairo, Egypt, she was the daughter of the late Sogoman and Sara Terzyan.
Angela was the devoted mother of Haykanush Dolarian, Anahit Galpchyan, Khatchatour Dolarian, Karine Dolarian and the late Gevorg...
Michael T. Moynihan
Jan 7, 2019
63, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 7th. He was the beloved husband of Ruth Moynihan for 39 years. Born in North Kingstown, he was the son of the late John and Marion Moynihan.
Besides his wife, Michael was the loving father of Michelle Moynihan, and Crystal Caldarone and her...
Christine J. Navarette
Jan 7, 2019
Christine J. Navarette, 87, of Cranston died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 7, 2019 at Tockwotten on the Waterfront. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanina (Sabetti) Marciano. Christine was employed by Cranston Print Works of Cranston for 25 years retiring in 1999 as corporate services manager and earned her...
Joanne C. Chacon
Jan 6, 2019
Joanne (Fraieli) Chacon, 57, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, on, Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved daughter of Jo Anne and the late Donald Fraieli Sr.
She was an employee of Citizens Bank for over 30 years and held several positions within the Corporate banking...
Victor S. Giannini
Jan 6, 2019
64, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous, year long battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Maria E. (Vartanian) Giannini, to whom he was married for 35 years. A native of Albany, NY, Victor was the son of the late Anthony J. and...
Sofia T. DiCenso
Jan 5, 2019
84, of Johnston RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio G. DiCenso for 56 years. Born in Sulmona, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Fausta DiCenso. With unimaginable courage, she came to the United States alone in 1958. Her only son and husband followed...
Richard N. "Dick" Ross
Jan 5, 2019
Richard N. “Dick” Ross
84, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Aldrich) Ross. They were married for the past 38 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and...
Dolores M. (Cervone) Festa
Jan 5, 2019
92, of Cranston, passed away on January 5, 2019 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael R. Festa. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Coletta) Cervone. Dolores worked as an administrative assistant for the Frank Delmonico Insurance Agency for many years. She also was...
Helen (Zira) Farone
Jan 4, 2019
of Cheryl Dr., Johnston, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario B. Farone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lizzie (Gemma) Zira.
She cherished spending time with her family and was an avid bingo player and sincerely enjoyed...
Mario V. Saritelli
Jan 3, 2019
98, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in the Providence VA Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Capobianco) Saritelli for 71 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Samuel and Antonetta (Feola) Saritelli. Mr. Saritelli was a maintenance mechanic for the Providence US Postal Office for many years until...
Elio "Duke" Lossini
Jan 3, 2019
98, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joan McGovern for three years and to the late Theresa (DeFusco) Lossini for fifty-eight years. Born in Pico, Italy, he was a son of the late Luigi and Angela (Lombardi) Lossini. Duke started his career after serving in the...
Anthony P. Galasso, Sr.
Jan 3, 2019
88, of Cranston, passed away on January 3, 2019. He was the husband of Sylvia R. (Palumbo) Galasso of Florida. Born in Providence, Anthony was a son of the late Domenico and Pasqualina (Pezzullo) Galasso. He was a driver for Narragansett Improvement for many years, before retiring.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two children,...
Karnig "Tick" Bedrosian
Jan 2, 2019
of Eldridge St., Cranston, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Edna I. (Burns) Bedrosian. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Yegeshe “Eugene” and Persape (M’Ohanian) Bedrosian.
Tick was the owner of Harrison Motors in Providence for many years before...
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