Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Rosalie L. "Sue" Dennis
Apr 15, 2018
77, of Coventry, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Dennis. Born in Sharon, CT, she was a daughter of the late Irving “Sam” Lovett, Sr., and Junia (Farwell) Lovett. Sue loved her family especially spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved her pets and...
David L. D'Abrosca
Apr 15, 2018
76, of Johnston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the cherished husband of Linda (Tavarozzi) D’Abrosca. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi “Louis” and Angelina (DelGiudice) D’Abrosca.
David was a truck driver for many years until his...
Leo C. McKendall
Apr 15, 2018
65, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nancy (Mirabella) McKendall.
He was the brother of Gloria Mallozzi, Helen Olivelli, Barbara Santilli, Marie Rezendes, Anita Coutu, Rita Bassett, Thomas McKendall, and the late Ernest McKendall and...
Elaine J. (Sarandrea) Brotherton
Apr 15, 2018
of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Eleanor (Zoglio) Sarandrea. Elaine was the Manager at the former Douglas Drug in Cranston for over 20 years, before retiring.
She is survived by her children, James T. Brotherton and his...
Lorraine (Schwartz) Davis
Apr 14, 2018
88, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at South County Hospital, Wakefield. Born in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Imre “Harry” and Margaret (Rosenberg) Schwartz. Lorraine was a very talented artist. She won many awards for her paintings at various art shows throughout New York City and Long Island. Her children,...
Anthony Lanzi
Apr 14, 2018
90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Manor in Bristol, RI. He was surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of St. Elizabeth Manor and Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island. He was the eldest son of Miguel (“Mike”) Lanzi and Pasqualina (“Lena”) Tanzi. He was predeceased by his brother Sgt.Thomas Lanzi,...
Marie A. (Broccoli) DiStefano
Apr 13, 2018
83, of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Friday April 13, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas C. DiStefano, Sr. Marie worked by her husband’s side for 63 years , through all of life’s endeavors. Family was everything to them.
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio...
Robert C. Brown
Apr 13, 2018
80, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 13, 2018. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Amelia (Tacelli) Brown. Robert was an auto painter for Travelers Auto Body of Providence for many years before his retirement. His hobbies included DIY projects and spending time...
Robert S. "Bob" Petrarca
Apr 12, 2018
74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of fifty-one years to Joyce S. (Larocque) Petrarca. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Domenico and Antoinetta (Antonaccio) Petrarca. Bob was a career employee at the former ALMACS Supermarkets and a life-long professional...
Henry E. Gombeyski
Apr 12, 2018
83 of Narragansett lost his courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully on April 12, 2018. He leaves the true love of his life, his wife Betty (Coletti). They were married for 62 years and were together for more than 66 years. He was the father of his beautiful daughter, Diane and he will join his two...
Richard T. Storti
Apr 11, 2018
86 years of age, of South Kingstown, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family and beloved wife, Arlene, on the 11th of April in 2018. Richard was the son of Querino and Helena Storti of Providence. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Maguire, and predeceased by his siblings Lorraine Graziano, and...
Glenn F. Russell, Sr.
Apr 11, 2018
89 formerly of Cranston and Bristol passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018. He was the husband of the late Virginia (West) Russell. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George and Gladys (O’Neil) Russell. Glenn was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and attended Providence College. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII with...
Claire (DiMente) Shippee
Apr 11, 2018
formerly of Cranston, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the wife of the late Clarence V. Shippee and the late Joseph J. Coury. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Theresa (Napolitano) DiMente.
Claire was a crossing guard...
Ret. Lt. William A. Briggs, Jr. PFD
Apr 10, 2018
Ret. Lt. William A. Briggs, Jr. PFD
84, a lifelong resident of Providence, and a part time resident of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away on Tuesday , April 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (MacIntyre) Briggs. They were married for the past 61 years. Born...
Barbara (Carrier) Pettinato
Apr 9, 2018
of West Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at RI Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Frank Pettinato. Born in West Warwick, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Pelletier) Carrier. Mrs. Pettinato worked as an Office Administrator for the Director of Human Services for the State of...
Vincent "Spanky" Santopadre, Jr.
Apr 9, 2018
of Stella St., Providence, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Jane A. (Whitehead) Santopadre. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Louise (Spardello) Santopadre.
Vinny was the owner of the former Spanky’s Restaurant in Providence;...
Joseph D. Sportelli
Apr 8, 2018
34, of West Warwick, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at home. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, he was the son of Terry L. (Sawyer) Sportelli of Cranston and the late Michael P. Sportelli. He was a graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School and was a student at CCRI.
Besides...
Flordeliza S. (Salvador) Pajarillo
Apr 7, 2018
81, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Diomedes M. Pajarillo. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Constancio and Salome (Tubar) Salvador.
Flordeliza worked as an Electron Microscopist in Rhode Island Hospital for many years before her retirement. She loved to paint...
Philomena T. (Castellucci) DiMuccio
Apr 7, 2018
94, of Johnston, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael DiMuccio. Born in Newark, NJ, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa (Toscano) Castellucci.
She is survived by her loving children, Carol Pepper and her...
Edward Daniel Parrillo
Apr 6, 2018
95 of Johnston, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018 at Morgan Health Center surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Gaetano “Daniel” Parrillo and Frances (Quaranta) Parrillo, and brother of the late Marie Fratantuono and Lillian Awde. Edward was the husband of the late Theresa (Silva) Parrillo for...
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