Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Nov 10, 2018

88, of Hope, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry J. Sinape. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Martin) Dziekiewicz. Shirley was the co-owner along with her late husband of the former Jerilyn’s Restaurant...

Nov 10, 2018

58, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Hannigan) Proia.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Josephine (Capoverdi) Proia.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Brian Marshall and his wife...

Nov 9, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Anna Frio Lancellotti announces her passing on November 9, 2018 after 103 years of a beautiful and full life. Anna was a first-generation Italian American born to Carmine and Angela D’Arezzo Frio on November 8, 1915 in Providence, Rhode Island.  She found her soul mate, Joseph Lancellotti, while dancing and...

Nov 9, 2018

71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice (Altieri) Berlam. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas W. Berlam, Sr. and Elvira (Martro) Berlam. He was the President of the former Elmwood Sensors of Pawtucket for many years before...

Nov 8, 2018

57, of Narragansett, passed away on November 8, 2018 . He was the beloved husband of Debra (Helfrich) Mergner . Born in Brick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Hay) Mergner.  David was a forklift mechanic for Crellin Handling Equipment  in East Providence for many years until his retirement;  he was...

Nov 7, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Hagop (Jake) Dasdagulian passed on November 7, 2018, eight hours before her 96th birthday. Born in Noble Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Byrd and Elsie (Morris) Reddish.  Sister of the late Alice Emmerson, Darrell Reddish and Mary Bauer. Lucille was a Second Mother to Jean Martinelli and his wife Paula...

Nov 7, 2018

71, of Danielson, CT, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles “Chick” Laurito and Rose (DiMente) Laurito Cesino.

Ronald was a longtime member of various local oldies groups including the DeSotos, Street Corner Serenade, and Reminisce, where he was best known for his dynamic vocal range...

Nov 7, 2018

of Merino St., Providence, RI, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Emilio and Ana Ysabel (Jimenez) de Nunez.

Danilo was a skilled upholsterer in the auto and furniture industry for many years.  He was a lover of music and...

Nov 6, 2018

90, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Paglio, Sr.  Born in Providence, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Domenico and Theresa (Carnevale) Silvestri.  Mrs. Paglio was a cashier at Stop & Shop for many years, before...

Nov 6, 2018

71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Frank Terranova. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Tomassone) Sepe. Lori worked for RI Hospital in the APC building for over 40 years before retiring.

Besides...

Nov 5, 2018

79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of fifty-six years to Emilio A. Pietrantozzi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mulfino “Bucky” and Letizia “Lettie” (Germani) Boffi. Sylvia was a jewelry assembler for the...

Nov 5, 2018

On Monday, November 5th, 2018 John Mario Voccola Sr. passed quietly into the Hands of the Lord at the age of 97, where he rejoined his late wife, Ida M. (Maffei) Voccola.

John was born on September 5th, 1921 to parents Ernesto Voccola and Teresa (Calvino) Voccola. John and his six siblings – Etta, Sue,...

Nov 3, 2018

69, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Evo and Viola (Renzi) Resmini.

Stephen worked for the United States Postal Service for many years before his retirement.  He was also a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart,...

Nov 3, 2018

82, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Elderwood of Scallop Shell, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of Domenic Verducci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John S.A. and Ida (Mezzanotte) Puleo. Grace worked for the State of RI as the administrative assistant to the director at the Department of Labor...

Nov 2, 2018

93, of Easley, SC, formerly of Providence, RI passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Constantino Rainone, Laborer Steward for Local 271.  Born in Cranston, RI she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Olga (Menna) Pennacchia.

Viola worked in the jewelry industry for many years before her...

Nov 2, 2018

of Restwood Road, Cranston, RI, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI.  She was the beloved wife of Alexander Gomez.  Born in Dominican Republic, the devoted daughter of Gisela (Toribio) Stubbs of NY and the late Oscar Alejandro Stubbs Michel, she came to the United States in 2004.

Emma was an accountant...

Nov 1, 2018

of Stone Dr., Cranston, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 37 years of Ellen C. (Harrington) DeLuca.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Gentile) DeLuca.

Joseph was an auditor for the State of Rhode Island Division of...

Oct 31, 2018

44, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at RI Hospital. Born in Warwick, he was a beloved son of Joyce (Cunha) Roy of Barrington and the late Robert Cavanaugh. Edward was the loving companion of Rebecca Naylor of Warwick. He was a landscaper for many years.

Edward was the loving father of Alex Cavanaugh...

Oct 31, 2018

64, passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Edith and Vincent Desantis.  Tony was the beloved husband of Gloria Simoneau, and adored by his children, Cherie and Antonio, his son-in-law Dustyn as well as his faithful companion, Keesha.

Tony is also survived...

Oct 30, 2018

63, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Luciano Sias.  Mrs. Sias the daughter of Cosimo and Vittoria (Piccolo) Pichierri.  Brunilde was the owner and operator of Posillipo Restaurant in North Providence and was also a hairdresser for many years.

Besides...