Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 2, 2018

Born January 10, 1920, age 98, formerly a resident of Cranston, RI for 47 years before moving to Greenville, RI. She worked in the jewelry industry for 20 years before retiring. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher “Christy” Lepre. Born in Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Assunta (Purcitelli) Andreozzi.

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Apr 1, 2018

91, of Cheryl Drive, Johnston, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 1, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Victor “Augie” Boffi. Born in Magherafelt, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Eleanor (McCombs) Matthews.

Elizabeth worked in jewelry manufacturing for Gentry Jewelry for...

Apr 1, 2018

94, of Cranston entered into eternal life at home on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Raffaela was born in Providence, R.I. on June 19, 1923. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Caraccia.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Michelina (Massa) and Catherine (DeLuca) Iozzi.

Raffaela was...

Mar 30, 2018

83, of Attleboro, MA, formerly of Warwick. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Costanzo and mother of Frank V., Andrew J., James R. and Daniel P. Costanzo. VISITING HOURS to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Thursday 4-7 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston....

Mar 29, 2018

of Wakefield, passed away on March 29, 2018. Chris' immense love for his family and friends will be felt forever. He was a caring, warm, remarkable son to Mark and Elizabeth (Roberts) Collins; younger brother to Jenna and Taylor; grandson to Randall and Margaret Collins and Sandra O’Brien and her partner Ed Colby. He also leaves behind many adoring...

Mar 26, 2018

80, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 26, 2018, at home. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Maria P. (Melucci) Gemma. Jeannine was the owner of Second Time Around Women’s Clothing in Cranston for forty-three years before her retirement.

She is survived by...

Mar 26, 2018

of Johnston, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  He was the beloved husband of Frances Sotolongo.  Born in Providence, Thomas was a son of the late Antonio A.A. and Jessie F. (Penta) Zona.  He was an arbitrator and mediator as well as a U.S. Marine Veteran.

Besides his wife, Thomas...

Mar 25, 2018

95, of Johnston, formerly of Providence, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late William Frank DeSimone. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angelina (Capoverde) Santagata.

Evelyn is survived by her loving children; her son William DeSimone and his...

Mar 25, 2018

of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Betsy E. (Ferguson) Bankauskas. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Agzabas and Annie (Markavich) Bankauskas.

John was a hydraulic technician for Leviton Mfg. Company for 41 years before retiring;...

Mar 25, 2018

70, of Cranston, RI and Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home in Cranston on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard R. Rainone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Damiano and Josephine (Petrucci) Paliotta.

She was the loving mother of Jo-Anne M. Rainone of...

Mar 24, 2018

80, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” H. DePetrillo.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Aldea (Gobeille) Plante.

She was the loving sister of the late Helen...

Mar 24, 2018

70, of Johnston passed away on March 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Janice (Silvia) Salzillo.  They were married for 47 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Ida (Bianchi) Salzillo.  Mr. Salzillo was in the automotive business for many years, most...

Mar 23, 2018

75, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late John F. Petracca. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Mary (Giansanti) DiIorio. Pauline was the co-owner of Anthony’s Market on Plainfield Street in Providence, a family owned business...

Mar 22, 2018

59, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Born in Warwick, He was the beloved son of Victor E. Thatcher and his wife Carol of Cape Coral, FL and the late Barbara (Baird) Thatcher. Michael was a graduate of Pilgrim High School in Warwick. Later in his life, he was employed at Rhode Island...

Mar 22, 2018

90, of Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was the husband of Pamela (Bio) Goodness, they were together for 35 years. Born August 14, 1927 in Oswego, New York. He was the son of the late Leon Goodness and Helene (Mitchell) Goodness of Oswego, New York.

Mar 22, 2018

formerly of Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, and London, Ontario, Canada, died peacefully on March 22nd at Tidewall Hospice in Sarasota, Florida.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, Mitchell Kezirian, her parents, Jean and Nelson Hodgins, of London, Ontario, and her step-daughter, Valerie Frank, she is survived by brothers, Howard Hodgins of London, Ontario and Ivan Hodgins of Ottowa, step-children, the Rev....

Mar 21, 2018

61, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Providence and Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Born in Providence, he was the son of Robert F. Brown, Sr. and the late Anne Marie (Minicucci) Parker. Robert was an Executive Chef for various restaurants in the Florida area for twenty-five years before...

Mar 21, 2018

91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Mercurio, Sr. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Marietta (Meschino) Saccoccio. Elena was a secretary at Union Oil Company of California for...

Mar 20, 2018

77, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Marie (Izzi) DiRaimo.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Vincent and Elvira (Cicchelli) DiRaimo.

Enrico worked as a produce manager for Stop & Shop for many years before his retirement.  He also was a U.S. Army Veteran. ...

Mar 19, 2018

of Johnston passed away on Monday March 19, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.

She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph LaChapelle.

Born in Johnston she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Iannuccilli) Tella. Viola was a member of the RI Deaf Association.

She was...