Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

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...

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...