Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Barbara Joan (Kemalian) Stone
Jul 30, 2024
92, passed away July 30, 2024 from kidney failure. Barbara lived a full and rewarding life and was loved by so many. She was born in Providence, RI, to Anthony (Andy) and Aroxie Kemalian on December 30, 1931. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brown University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Harvard University, Barbara...
Charles C. Plumb, III
Jul 30, 2024
Charles C. Plumb, III, 85 of Coventry passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Barbara E. (Upham) and Charles C. Plumb, Jr. He was the husband of the late Elaine (DiStefano) Plumb.
Charlie was a graduate of Cranston High. Charlie proudly served his country in...
Tammy F (DeLuca) Buckley
Jul 28, 2024
65, of North Scituate, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 28, 2024 at her home. She was the beloved wife of 31 years to Michael Buckley. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Shirley (Rego) DeLuca of Johnston and the late Frank DeLuca.Tammy enjoyed spending her time taking care of her home. She was always...
Flora A. Breland
Jul 28, 2024
Flora A. (nee George) Breland of Providence, Rhode Island passed away on July 28, 2024, at 4 AM at Morgan Healthcare Center. Flora was 97. She is survived by her two sons, Glen Breland and Ronald Breland, grandchildren Tara Brennan and Adam Breland and her sister Dora Mulcahey. She was married to Roy Breland for 56 years before his passing...
Josephine (Rubiano) DeRosa
Jul 27, 2024
79, of Greenville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Benedetto “Benny” DeRosa. Born in Sant’Ambrogio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Maria Civita (Cappello) Rubiano. Josephine worked for Sodexo for many years before retiring to spend time with...
Charles J. Cobb
Jul 27, 2024
95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Marie (Blais) Cobb. He was the husband of the late Marion (Clark) Cobb and Ellen (Rush) Cobb.
Charles was a US Navy Veteran. He worked for Hood Ice Cream for 26 years, and then...
Edmund "Ned" A. Lutz, Jr.
Jul 25, 2024
73, of Wakefield went to his final resting place on July 25, 2024.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edmund A., Sr. and Pamela (Holt) Lutz.
He graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1969 and received a bachelor’s degree from URI, having also attended the University of Arizona at Tucson.
Ned worked with the family business Lutz Engineering Co. Inc....
Bruno Porreca
Jul 25, 2024
85, of Johnston, passed away at home on Thursday, July 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bruno was the beloved husband of the late Francesca (DeSimone) Porreca and the son of the late Onofrio and Pasqualina (Silvestri) Porreca. He was born in Cervinara, in the Province of Avellino, Italy.
Besides his wife Francesca, he was the cherished father of Pasqualina...
Pamela (Peters) Nahmias
Jul 24, 2024
72, of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away on July 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of A. Michael Nahmias for 50 years of marriage.
Born in Rochester, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Thelma (VanBrummellen) Peters.
She had worked in advertising for Eastman Kodak before retiring to raise her...
Patricia Smith
Jul 24, 2024
of Coventry, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday July 24, 2024 at 74 years young. She is survived by her loving husband Donald Smith for 47 years of marriage; her loving daughter and best friend, Alexandria Smith; and her three cherished sisters, Carol, Sharon, and Nancy. Pat worked for Lifespan at the RI Hospital fundraising department. She left her job...
Nancy J Silvestri
Jul 23, 2024
Nancy (Gill-Havican) Silvestri
64 of Cranston, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2024 at home. She was the beloved widow of Nicholas R. Silvestri. She was the daughter of Laurette and the late William Gill. Nancy was fond of her years working for House of Lloyd and the various trips that career afforded her, most notably to Egypt. She and Nick...
Thomas A. Lombardi
Jul 22, 2024
, 76 of Napa, California passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024. Born in Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Domenic and Celia (Lanni) Lombardi.
Thomas received his bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Tufts University and Museum School. He was the owner of Lombardi Design for over 42 years.
He was the devoted father of Michael Lombardi and...
Richard William Davis
Jul 22, 2024
58, of North Smithfield, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 in Brigham and Women Hospital, Boston. He was the beloved husband of Russell (Levesque) Davis for 10 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Richard and Lillian (Giordano) Davis. Richard dedicated over 15 years of his life working IT for CVS.
Known for his kind and...
Mary A. (Tager) Elias
Jul 22, 2024
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Elias. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Carim and Julia (Bojok) Tager. Mary worked as an assembly line supervisor for Hasbro Toy Company, and then as a cashier for Armen’s...
Earl M. Greco, Sr.
Jul 21, 2024
was born March 20th, 1927, the son of Fannie Freedman Greco and Nicholas Greco.
He was the beloved husband to the late Antonetta (Etta) for more than 65 years; father of Earl M Greco Jr., his wife Kristen of Narragansett and the late Lois Greco; grandfather to Sara Greco, her husband Alfredo Orsenigo and Michael Greco.
He was the youngest of 9...
Carlos "Charlie" A. Oliveira
Jul 21, 2024
65, of Johnston, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Mosesian) Oliveira for 32 years. Born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, he was the son of Lorena (Costa) Oliveira of Somerset, MA, and the late Joao Oliveria. He was a Manufacturing Associate, most recently working for Moderna.
Charlie had a wide...
Stephen M Healey
Jul 20, 2024
69, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Carol (Raponi) Healey.
Stephen was a Jack of All Trades. He worked various jobs throughout his lifetime before retiring. Stephen was an avid sports fan who loved the New England teams, especially the New England Patriots. Stephen was also a member of...
Cathy G. (Campana) Klimasewski
Jul 18, 2024
70, of Chepachet, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Klimasewski for forty-five years.
Born in Brighton, MA she was a daughter of the late Philip and Christine (Rollins) Campana.
Cathy was a metal broker for the Fortune Group for many years.
Cathy enjoyed traveling, especially to Aruba with her husband....
Ann M. DeFelice
Jul 18, 2024
93 of Cranston passed away on Thursday July 18, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Filomena (Iannuccilli) Scungio. She was the wife of the late Arthur D. DeFelice.
Ann started as a homemaker in her own home, and then at the age of 47 she returned to...
Sean P. McPhillips
Jul 17, 2024
58, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late James P. & Pamela McPhillips and Nancy (Roach) McPhillips.
Sean worked for the state of Rhode Island for 20 years. Despite his challenges in life, he was a dedicated employee and never missed a day of work. He was also...
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