Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 18, 2018

78, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Margherita (Cairone) DiFabio.  Born in Chieti, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria DiFabio.

Michele was known to many as “Mike the Tailor” from Broadway Cleaners, his business that he ran until shortly before...

Mar 17, 2018

97, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Alice (DiBiasio) Mandarini. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Maria (Pansera) Mandarini. Mr. Mandarini was a union carpenter for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Carpenters...

Mar 16, 2018

of Johnston, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.  He was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Stone) Messier whom he loved and adored more than anything.  Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late John and May (Fairman) Messier.

John was a mechanic and machinist who...

Mar 15, 2018

Theresa Ann Grande ​(Suffoletta), 60, of Warwick, RI, passed away on March 15, 2018, after a 5-month battle with an aggressive cancer.

Theresa (Terri) was married to the late Gennaro (Jerry) Grande of Warwick, RI.  Terri is survived by her daughter Kristina Grande of Warwick, RI; son Paul Grande and daughter-in-law Zuzanna (Lukicz)...

Mar 15, 2018

97, of Arthur St., Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 of a broken heart.  Born in Bologna, Italy, he was the son of the late Primo and Natalie (Calzolari) Stanghellini.

Ben was a former union steward and aluminum fabricator in the window industry for many years and was a WW-II U.S. Army Air Force veteran.  ...

Mar 14, 2018

93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of seventy-five years to Mary G. (Umani) Vecchiarelli. Born in Brazil he was a son of the late Paul and Anna Vecchiarelli. Salvatore was a jewelry worker for the former Esposito Jewelry Company of Cranston for fifteen...

Mar 14, 2018

95, was greeted at the gates of heaven on March 14th by his bride of 68 years, Joann Ialongo, who preceded him on August 3, 2017. He was a distinguished member of the greatest generation and a true gentleman.

He is survived by his loving daughters Margaret (Peggy) Silvestri and Mary Raimondi. He also leaves his precious...

Mar 12, 2018

79, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Carol (DiTraglia) Pulsifer for fifty-seven years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Gerald “Charlie” Pulsifer and Helen (McCormick) Pulsifer. David was the former owner and operator of Ideal Autobody for many years until his retirement. He...

Mar 11, 2018

of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Lillian (Mariani) Ascenzi of Johnston and the late Dante Ascenzi; and is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.

Cheryl graduated from RI College. Her passion was working with children. She was...

Mar 10, 2018

84, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at home. He was the beloved husband of forty-six years to Olivia T. (Laurelli) Cadoret. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Dollard and Cecile (Martin) Cadoret.

Edouard was an example of betterment of himself and others, he served twenty-two years...

Mar 10, 2018

30, of West Warwick, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Born in Warwick, he was the beloved son of Robert J. and Joyce L. (Polubinski) Atwell, Sr.

Besides his beloved parents, he is survived by his devoted, loving sister Ericka J. Atwell of Los Angeles, CA.

He was the grandson...

Mar 10, 2018

of Johnston, passed away on Saturday March 10,2018 at Miriam Hospital Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Gervais.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jennie (Durante) Norato.

She was the practice manager at Providence Pediatrics for several years before retiring. Barbara loved sharing the beauty...

Mar 10, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Wilfred and Anna (Tamburrino) LePage.  Carol was employed as a clerk for RI Hospital.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her two sisters, Linda LePage and Cynthia Volpi.

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Mar 10, 2018

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose (Iannotti) Croce. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Frank and Catherine (Ricci) Croce. Bill was a custodian at St. Rocco Church and school for many...

Mar 10, 2018

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late James Del Bonis, Sr.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Bambino and Julia (DeSimone) Paliotto.

Louise is survived by her loving children, Sandra Del Bonis and...

Mar 9, 2018

Louis L. Vinagro, Jr., 66, the “Dean of Demo”, “Captain America”, pig farmer, entrepreneur, innovator, and environmental maniac of Johnston, passed away on Friday, March 9,2018 in Fountain Hills, Arizona surrounded by family, in peace, with no regrets.

Louis left a substantial legacy. He was conceived on a cow farm, born on a pig farm, raised on...

Mar 8, 2018

of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 46 years of Dorothy A. “Dotti” (Delfino) Rini.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Marino) Rini.

Joe was a mold maker in the jewelry industry...

Mar 8, 2018

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59, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Dawn (DiCenso) DeCiccio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Helen (Donabedian) DeCiccio.

Jeff was an IT administrator for Alion Science & Technology...

Mar 8, 2018

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88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 8, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony R. Persechino.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Gabriele and Cesarini (Rizza) Branca.

She was the loving mother...

Mar 7, 2018

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of West Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Nora (Faccio) Marino.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Caiazza) Marino.

Benny...