Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 2, 2018

of Sumner Ave., Warwick, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of George L. DiLorenzo of Providence and the late Emma D. (Pacheco) DiLorenzo.

George was a Correctional Industries Supervisor at the RI Department of Corrections...

Mar 1, 2018

93, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alberto Caprio. She was born in Beverly, MA a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Iovino.

Mrs. Caprio was employed by the Providence School Department Lunch program until her retirement. Palma enjoyed spending time...

Mar 1, 2018

92, of North Providence passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Angela was the wife of the late Salvatore Torregrossa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Pasqualina (Nicolorgio) Tomaselli.

She was talented and creative, sewing for most of her life, making clothing, alterations, and costumes for family and friends. Angela was a...

Mar 1, 2018

103, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent F. Leone.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Jennie (Phillips) Persico.

Marie worked in the jewelry industry for many years before her...

Feb 28, 2018

87, of Narragansett, formerly of 41 Vervena Street, Cranston, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Amedeo Manzo. Born in Itri, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Noe and Angela (Ruggieri) DeSimone. Mrs. Manzo was an...

Feb 27, 2018

70, of Johnston and Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.  She was the loving wife of Daniel F. Ricci.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmino and Palma (Giarrusso) Iannuccilli.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving son Scott Ricci and his wife Catherine of Greenville,...

Feb 26, 2018

74, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 26, 2018.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Delcy and Michelina Viau.  Betty was the former wife of the the late Allen Turnbull.

She is survived by her loving children, Deborah, Allen and June Turnbull.  Betty was the cherished grandmother of Allen, Tori, Christopher,...

Feb 26, 2018

of North Providence, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Koshmatian.  Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Vartan and Rose (Varjabedian) Donabedian.

Beatrice was the devoted and cherished mother of Karen Unsworth and her husband Dennis of Richmond, RI, Anthony Koshmatian of...

Feb 26, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on Monday February 26, 2018 at home with his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Olga Marie (Vicario) Forlingieri. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Carmine and Josephine (Cherella) Forlingieri.

Carmine served his country as a veteran of the US Army. He was a graduate...

Feb 25, 2018

68, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2018.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Corrinne (Carter) Harvey.

Sharon worked as a retail clerk and was also a foster parent for many years.  She loved to read, garden and do crafts.  She was a very independent, private and strong...

Feb 25, 2018

of Derry, New Hampshire passed away on Sunday February 25, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Anthony “Duke Belaire” DeCubellis.

Born in Brockton, Ma. she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marilyn (Rice) Foster.

Besides her husband she was the...

Feb 25, 2018

80, of Cranston passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by Ethel (Caparrelli) DiPrete, his wife of 60 years. Born in Cranston, RI, he was the son of the late Antonio DiPrete and Theresa (Tedeschi) DiPrete. He was a graduate of Cranston East High School. Ray was a master landscape architect who...

Feb 25, 2018

94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Arnaldo) Long.  Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Helen (Cahill) Long.

Clarence was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving during World War II....

Feb 24, 2018

70, of Johnston RI passed away February 24th, 2018 at Beth Israel Hospital surrounded by his loving family and saintly nurses.  Big Mike battled to his last days, as he did throughout his life.  Never giving up!

He was born on January 19th, 1948 to Michael P. and Eleanor (Vivier) D’Ambra, Sr. and lived much of his...

Feb 23, 2018

87, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Golden Crest Nursing Center in North Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Luigi DiBenedetto.  Born in Providence, Gloria was a daughter of the late Pietro and Filomena (Confreda) DiCecco.

She is survived by her loving children, Robert DiBenedetto, Sr., and his wife Louisa...

Feb 23, 2018

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Saverio and Bridgida (Cipriano) Pisanelli. Vincent was the head bellman at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for fifteen years before retiring in 2003, and was a member of the Culinary Union in Las...

Feb 23, 2018

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Friday, February 23, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles F. Houlihan. Born in Cranston she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosina (Ciccarelli) Saccoccia. Lee was a graduate of Cranston High School and attended business school. Upon graduation she...

Feb 22, 2018

82, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 58 years of Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Brien) McGarry. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Cranston Police Lt. Walter L. McGarry, Sr. and Kathryn (O’Neil) McGarry.  Mr. McGarry was a grateful alumnus of LaSalle Academy 1953 and Brown University...

Feb 22, 2018

of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles P. Anthony.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Lily (Michael) Roukous.

Eva worked in the textile industry for many years before retiring and was a member of St....

Feb 22, 2018

85, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at home. He was the loving husband of Ilse (Leib) Delfino for sixty-two years. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Sandino Delfino Sr., and the late Clara (Cerrito) Delfino. He was the president and co-founder of Delfino Corporation. Mr. Delfino was a US army veteran,...