Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Jeanne C. (Santos) Silva
May 31, 2018
68, of Cranston, passed away on May 31, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Silva for 47 years. Born in Providence, Jeanne was one of three daughters of the late Angelo and Virginia (Furtado) Santos. Mrs. Silva was a teacher assistant at Cranston High School West for many years before her retirement.
In addition...
Robert P. Jennings
May 30, 2018
87, of Providence, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Waterview Villa, East Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Nellie (Mycroft) Jennings. Robert is survived by his two brothers Joseph Jennings of Providence and John Jennings of Seymour, CT; he was also the brother of the...
MaryAnn (Daniello) Gontarek
May 28, 2018
of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Gontarek, (Ret. Lt. PPD). Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Ciorlano) Daniello.
MaryAnn was the devoted mother of Lori Almagno and her husband John of Johnston...
Angelo Reo
May 27, 2018
92, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Son of the late Angelo and Madeline Reo, he is survived by wife Margaret (Natalizia) Reo, daughter Angela Kasper of Pascoag, RI, sons, Leonard of Conyers, GA, Peter of Warwick, RI, brother Michael of Coventry, RI, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Born 9/23/25, he was a lifelong resident...
Anthony Cardillo
May 27, 2018
88, of Wayland, MA, formerly of Cranston, entered into eternal rest at MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, MA on May 27, 2018 after a day surrounded in love by his family. Born in Cranston, RI on February 27, 1930, he was the fourth child of the late Erasmo and Benedetta (DiFazio) Cardillo. Anthony grew up in Cranston and graduated with...
Mary D. (DeLuca) Croce
May 27, 2018
92, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, May 27th 2018. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Croce. Born it Panni, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni DeLuca and Philomena (Calise) DeLuca, and sister of the late Carmela DeLuca and Frank DeLuca. Mary and Louis were the owners of L.A. Croce Realty in Coventry....
Robert H. Danis, Sr.
May 26, 2018
77 of Warwick passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday May 26, 2018, He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Ricci) Danis. Robert was born in Fall River, Massachusettes and was the son of the late Leopold and Marie (Gendreau) Danis. Mr. Danis was employed att Brown and Sharpe and Electric Boat for many years until his retirement. ...
Joseph Pezza
May 25, 2018
94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Paolo and Euleria (Ciccone) Pezza. Joseph was US Army World War II Veteran.
Joseph was a URI graduate before starting his career as a self-employed electrical engineer. He...
Victor R. Heng
May 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Victor “Ricky” Heng, of Cranston, announces his passing on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the age of 32 years. He is survived by his parents, Suor and Veary, and his sister, Jennifer. Victor was best known for the love and happiness he spread to everyone he interacted with. He was...
Daniel J. " Danny Mag" Magnanimi
May 24, 2018
66, of Lantern Lane Warwick, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Carol (DeCiantis) Magnanimi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfred and Lucy (Lapolla) Magnanimi. Danny was the President of Mag Jewelry Co., Inc. of Cranston. He was the father of Jennifer Magnanimi, Alfred “Fred”...
Jennie (Gamba) Buglio
May 24, 2018
95, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Alpine Nursing Home, Coventry. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. Buglio, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Aniceto and Maria (Prata) Gamba. Jennie enjoyed cooking and feeding her family and friends. She worked in the food service industry at...
Frank J. Marchetti
May 23, 2018
82, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of the late John and Angelina (Petrozzi) Marchetti. Frank is survived by his two loving sisters, Arline Pepper and her husband Arthur of Johnston and Dorothy Zambarano and her husband Alan of Scituate. He was the loving...
Alice M. (Larvin) Reo
May 23, 2018
of Coventry, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic Reo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Alice M. (Hurst) Larvin.
Alice was the devoted mother of Dianne D’Errico of Greenville, Donald Reo and his wife Judith Allison of Los Angeles, CA,...
Robert I. Jenckes
May 22, 2018
80, of Kingston, died on May 22nd 2018 peacefully at his home. He was the beloved and cherished husband of Caroline (Huston) Jenckes. They enjoyed 27 years of marriage. Bob was also the husband of the late Lois (Anderson) Jenckes. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Irving and Winifred (Hoard) Jenckes. Mr. Jenckes...
John Melone
May 21, 2018
Born October 3, 1938 John was the son of the late John and Ella (DeAngelus) Melone. John was a lifelong resident of Cranston and attended Cranston public schools. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. John was a boxing fan and had an interest in politics.
He was employed by Texaco for a number of...
Cecelia F. (Palmisano) Frusher
May 21, 2018
of Cranston passed away on Monday May 21, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Richard Frusher, Sr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Elizabeth (Pagano) Palmisano. Cecelia was the owner operator of Baskin/Robbins Reservoir Ave. Cranston for 20 years...
Armando Uva
May 20, 2018
94, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia (Sprague) Uva. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paride and Elisa (Coletta) Uva.
Armando worked as a foreman for the City of Providence Highway Department for many...
Carmen M. (Marcello) Cole
May 20, 2018
93, of North Scituate, formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 20, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late George F. Cole. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Philomena (Paolino) Marcello.
Carmen was the President of the former Cole & Sons Oil Company in Warwick...
Lucy K. (Kacherian) Muradian
May 20, 2018
passed away at the age of 94 on Sunday, May 20, 2018. She was the loving and caring wife of the late Jariar J. “Jerry” Muradian. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Sahag "Sam" and Elizabeth (DerApelian) Kacherian. She leaves behind her son, Mark Muradian and his wife Carol of South Kingstown and...
Agnes M. (Melfi) Castiglioni
May 19, 2018
97, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo J. Castiglioni, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Ponticelli) Melfi. Agnes was a records clerk for the Cranston Police Department for over twenty years before retiring.
Agnes...
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