Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 8, 2018

93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Providence, Rocco is survived by his two loving children, Rocco P. Gesualdi and his wife Susan of Warwick and Lori Gesualdi of North Providence. He was the cherished grandfather of Ariana Michaud and great-grandfather of Aiden and Alana Michaud. He...

Jul 8, 2018

68, of Cranston, passed away on July 8th, 2018 ay his home . He was the beloved husband of Ann (woo) Gamba. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Amelio and Anna ( Caldamone) Gamba. Mr. Gamba was a laborer for Cardi Construction for many years until his retirement; he was also a Vietnam...

Jul 7, 2018

of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 49 years of Vanouhi (Antoyan) Kojoian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Nazley (Bedigian) Kojoian.

Michael was a mechanic for the RI Public Transit Authority for many years before retiring....

Jul 6, 2018

of Knollwood Ave., Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018.  He was the beloved husband for 64 years of Anna I. (D’Andrea) Verdi.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis T. and Annie (Lawton) Verdi.

Louis was the former Athletic Director for the State of RI at the Training School for Boys. ...

Jul 6, 2018

of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 6, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Perrino.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy (Imondi) Iannitelli and was raised by her maternal aunt Carrie Mastrobuono and her husband Alfred.

Gloria was...

Jul 6, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on Friday July 6, 2018.

He was the husband of Madonna M. (Peppe) Caldarone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael A.Caldarone and Natalie (Delfino)Barbieri Michael was the Founder of M.C. Caldarone & Associates in 1974 and was a Marine Corps veteran.

Besides his wife...

Jul 5, 2018

74, Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Karen (Feeney) Renola for 51 years.  Born in Newport, Edward was a son to the late Carmine and Virginia (Saulino) Renola.  He was a proud graduate of LaSalle Academy, The University of Rhode Island (BS Advanced...

Jul 4, 2018

59, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was the beloved husband of thirty-five years to Linda Ann (Fournier) Donnelly. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Collins) Donnelly. He was a truck driver for Rhode Island Tile Company of Cranston for the past eighteen...

Jul 4, 2018

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 at home.  John was the beloved husband for 53 years of the late Gloria (Ficocelli) Fitzgerald.  They met at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John and Miriam (Gavin) Fitzgerald.  John graduated from St. Raphael Academy and Bryant College. ...

Jul 4, 2018

of West Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Tateos M. and Mantoohe (Serjenian) Heditsian.

A lifelong Rhode Islander, Manny was known by many throughout the state for his generous spirit, unwavering optimism, and the joy he took in...

Jul 4, 2018

88, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Grande) Pitocco.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Joseph Pitocco, Maria (Lisi) Pitocco, and Linda (Liberatore) Pitocco.

John worked for the Providence Housing Authority for many years before his retirement.  He...

Jul 2, 2018

91, of Hope, passed away on Monday, July 02, 2018 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Antonia (DiLorenzo) Loudermilk. Born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert P. and Nevada Loudermilk.

Ralph worked for Cardinal Printing in North Scituate for many years before retiring. Prior to that, he...

Jul 1, 2018

71, of North Kingstown, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018 in Marietta, GA. He was born in Providence, RI on May 9,1947 to John & Jennie (Turchetta) DeAngelis. He began his career as a builder and mason and went on to start BD Masonry, a successful mason company that built commercial structures throughout New England. As...

Jul 1, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anton D. Antonian.  Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, the daughter of the late Gavriil and Agavnik (Petrossian) Allakhverdov, she came to the United States in 1994.

Mrs. Antonian received her PhD in Pharmacy and worked in the hospital industry for many...

Jun 30, 2018

97, of Berlin, CT, formerly a long-time resident of Narraganset, RI passed away on June 30th, 2018.

Peggy was born in Cumberland, RI, the daughter of the late Beatrice (Garrott) Ward and late Alexander (Blue) Ward,graduated from Cumberland High School (’39) and married the love of her life, Richard L Wilkinson, Sr. in 1941. The couple settled...

Jun 30, 2018

68, of Johnston passed away on June 30th, 2018 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Massa) Cassiere. They were married for the past 24 years. Michael worked as an engineer for many years at Channel 10.   He also owned his own multi media company for 40 years.   He was an Emmy awards winner...

Jun 30, 2018

95, of Foster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry.  She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Baynes and the late Harold W. Larson.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late William and Zetta (Tillson) Hardy.

Miriam worked for the Jewel Case Manufacturing...

Jun 29, 2018

102, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 29, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale J. Eugenio. Born in Casacalenda, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Michaelangelo and Carmela Scardera. Anna was employed for Harris Furs for 25 years before retiring at the age of 80.

She is...

Jun 28, 2018

Fortune shined a light on Luciano "Lucky Lou" Schietromo, also known as Dad, "Poppy,” and "the Captain.”

Lou, 87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.

Lou loved peach trees and the wine his father made in barrels. He lived most of his life in Silver...

Jun 28, 2018

96, of North Providence formerly of Providence, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Italo DeNuccio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Gemma (Espinosa) Pieranunzi. Mrs. DeNuccio was employed at Hopkins Manor as an activities coordinator for many...