Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Feb 15, 2018

Susan Emery MacKay was born in Gardner, MA on April 1, 1946 to Margaret Girardi Emery and Robert Emery of Athol, MA. She graduated from Athol High School in 1964 where she was a cheerleader and active participant in numerous clubs and activities. In 1968, she graduated from Newton College of the Sacred Heart, now merged into Boston College,...

Feb 14, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on February 14, 2018.  He was the beloved husband for 51 years of the late Brenda Lee (Smith) Ciancola.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Alviti) Ciancola.

Robert was an account executive with Roger Williams Foods and Supervalue; owner of Mr. C’s Meatland and co-owner of...

Feb 13, 2018

58, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born in Providence, he was a son of Ann (DeCrosta) Celio and the late Donald J. Celio, Sr., of North Providence. Donald was a steel manufacturer for Pilgrim Screw Corporation for forty-two years. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved being around his family. Mr. Celio...

Feb 13, 2018

Domenic Anthony Vavala was born February 1, 1925 and was the son of the late Salvatore and Rose Maria (Grenci). He was the brother of the late Lena R. Vavala.  He resided in Johnston, R.I. Dr. Vavala graduated from Classical High School in Providence, R.I. and went on to Yale University where he received certification in basic engineering.  He...

Feb 13, 2018

of Audubon St., Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Barbara R. (DiPrete) Khoury. Born in Lebanon, the son of the late Gabriel and Martha (Anthony) Khoury, he came to the U.S. in in 1936.

Sam was a mold maker in the jewelry industry for...

Feb 11, 2018

93, of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Robert was the husband of Dorothy (Colizzo) Hirshfield. Robert was a Private in the United States Army during World War II. Robert worked at Narragansett Brewery for many years before closing in 1982, and then worked for the City of Cranston before his retirement. Along with his...

Feb 10, 2018

73, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Rose. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Irene (Menna) Lombardo. Carole was a medical secretary for Optx Inc. in...

Feb 10, 2018

of Narragansett, died peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2018.  He was born September 11, 1928, in Somerville, MA and was the husband of Anne O’Neil Underhill for 51 years until her death.  He was the son of the late Herbert J. and Norine (Hagerty) Underhill, and had been a resident of Warwick for most of his life. He had two...

Feb 9, 2018

Pareskevi “Viola” (Markou) Degaitas

91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 9, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late John S. Degaitas. Born in Engares, Naxos, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Theofanie and Anna (Touloupi) Markou. Viola along with her late husband were the...

Feb 8, 2018

73, of Prata Sannita, Italy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the beloved sister of Maria Ruggiero and Franco Cenami, both of Cranston.  Born in Prata Sannita, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Carmela (Santomarco) Cenami.  Antonietta was a retired travel agent and...

Feb 8, 2018

of Atwells Ave., Providence, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Emma (Ambartsumian) Bagdasarian.  Born in Artsakh, he was the son of the late Misak and Zana Bagdasarian.

Mr. Bagdasarian was a general contractor for many years before retiring.

He was the devoted father of Eduard Bagdasarian and his...

Feb 8, 2018

Constance Koeniger died peacefully on February 8, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born Constance Carol Abbott in 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, Constance grew up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.  After graduating from Skidmore College in 1946, she worked as a copy editor for an advertising agency on Park Avenue in New York City.

Constance met...

Feb 8, 2018

90, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Mary (Mariano) Pagliarini.  Born in Cranston, Salvatore was a son of the late Peter and Andonia (Grossi) Pagliarini.  He was a U.S. Marine Veteran, serving during WWII, as well as a machine operator.

Feb 8, 2018

66, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018 in Greenwood Care Facility in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Michael S. McDonald for forty years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Jane C. (Babcock) Vale and late Robert C. Vale. Ginny worked in the banking industry as an investment specialist for many...

Feb 6, 2018

87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Anna was the beloved wife of the late Americo Joseph Pietropaolo for 56 blessed years. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Francesco and Angelina (Manzo) Cotoia. Anna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grammy. She was an avid gardener, continually in awe...

Feb 6, 2018

93, of Bristol, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (Wilson) Calore. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Bianco) Calore. Joseph was the owner of the former...

Feb 6, 2018

78, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of his true love Judith (Lautieri) Reidy. He was born in Weymouth, MA on May 17, 1939. He was the son of the late John Francis and Mary Anne (Browne) Reidy. Besides his wife, he leaves his two adored...

Feb 4, 2018

85, of Cranston, passed into peace after bravely battling a long illness on Sunday, February 4, 2018.  He was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the youngest of 9 children. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carmen Rosa Rico Saavedra, and his seven children, Maria Eugenia Rico and her husband, Donald Bush, Nelson Gonzalo Rico, José Rico...

Feb 4, 2018

93, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Dante “Dapper” Pingitore. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Nicholina (Brunetti) Caparelli.

Rose worked for the State of RI in the Dept. of Welfare...

Feb 4, 2018

passed away Sunday February 4th, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Pilloni Sr. and Louise (Guglielmetti) Pilloni. Devoted sister of Elizabeth Pilloni and the late Henry Pilloni Jr. and sister in-law of Marie Isabelle (Rachiele) Salvati.

Elena was a graduate of Bryant College. She started her career as...