Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 13, 2018

21, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of Cherie (Brown) Houle of Johnston and Jaime Souza of MA. He was also the loving step-son of Joseph Houle of Johnston. Tyler was the cherished brother of Samantha and Isabella DiMaio of Johnston. Tyler was an avid weightlifter and lived...

Jul 13, 2018

85, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Riley) Valentino. Born in Cambridge, MA he was the son the of the late Vincent and Eva (Lepore) Valentino.

Louis was a US Marine Corps veteran serving during the Korean War. He then went on to...

Jul 12, 2018

88, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of Loreto J. Raso.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vitali and Rafaella (Natale) DiGennaro.

Elvira was the loving mother of 2 sons, Dennis Raso and wife Lori of Carrollton, TX, Robert Raso and his wife Michelle of...

Jul 12, 2018

Maria graduated from The Convent of the Sacred Heart of Elmhurst Academy in Providence, RI, Chamberlayne Jr. College in Boston, MA majoring in early childhood education. She also attended the Elliot Pierson School of Early Childhood in Boston.    Maria was Vice President of The Association of Young Children while studying in the Boston area.  She was instrumental in developing...

Jul 12, 2018

69, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of his true love and soulmate of 48 years, Carmela (Vetrano) Mancini. Born in Teano, Italy, he was one of eight sons and daughters of the late Oreste and Liberina (Faella) Mancini. Guido immigrated to this country from...

Jul 11, 2018

86, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Lucille (Forti) Patriarca.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Bernardo and Genouffa (Bocchino) Patriarca.  Anthony was a professional photographer and also worked at Rhode Island College for 26years until his...

Jul 9, 2018

33, of Hope, RI, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of James and Elizabeth (Ucci) Ricci.

Besides his parents, he was the loving father of Gianni and Lucas Ricci; dear brother of Jessica, Jamie, and Jennifer Ricci and was the brother of the late Robert A. Ricci; step-siblings Jimmy...

Jul 9, 2018

93, of East Greenwich, previously of Cranston, passed away on Monday, July 9th, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas P. Barone. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Feroche) Confreda. Mrs. Barone was a bookkeeper for Leesona and Allendale for many...

Jul 8, 2018

93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Providence, Rocco is survived by his two loving children, Rocco P. Gesualdi and his wife Susan of Warwick and Lori Gesualdi of North Providence. He was the cherished grandfather of Ariana Michaud and great-grandfather of Aiden and Alana Michaud. He...

Jul 8, 2018

68, of Cranston, passed away on July 8th, 2018 ay his home . He was the beloved husband of Ann (woo) Gamba. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Amelio and Anna ( Caldamone) Gamba. Mr. Gamba was a laborer for Cardi Construction for many years until his retirement; he was also a Vietnam...

Jul 7, 2018

of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 49 years of Vanouhi (Antoyan) Kojoian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Nazley (Bedigian) Kojoian.

Michael was a mechanic for the RI Public Transit Authority for many years before retiring....

Jul 6, 2018

of Knollwood Ave., Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018.  He was the beloved husband for 64 years of Anna I. (D’Andrea) Verdi.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis T. and Annie (Lawton) Verdi.

Louis was the former Athletic Director for the State of RI at the Training School for Boys. ...

Jul 6, 2018

of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 6, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Perrino.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy (Imondi) Iannitelli and was raised by her maternal aunt Carrie Mastrobuono and her husband Alfred.

Gloria was...

Jul 6, 2018

of Cranston, passed away on Friday July 6, 2018.

He was the husband of Madonna M. (Peppe) Caldarone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael A.Caldarone and Natalie (Delfino)Barbieri Michael was the Founder of M.C. Caldarone & Associates in 1974 and was a Marine Corps veteran.

Besides his wife...

Jul 5, 2018

74, Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Karen (Feeney) Renola for 51 years.  Born in Newport, Edward was a son to the late Carmine and Virginia (Saulino) Renola.  He was a proud graduate of LaSalle Academy, The University of Rhode Island (BS Advanced...

Jul 4, 2018

59, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was the beloved husband of thirty-five years to Linda Ann (Fournier) Donnelly. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Collins) Donnelly. He was a truck driver for Rhode Island Tile Company of Cranston for the past eighteen...

Jul 4, 2018

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 at home.  John was the beloved husband for 53 years of the late Gloria (Ficocelli) Fitzgerald.  They met at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John and Miriam (Gavin) Fitzgerald.  John graduated from St. Raphael Academy and Bryant College. ...

Jul 4, 2018

of West Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Tateos M. and Mantoohe (Serjenian) Heditsian.

A lifelong Rhode Islander, Manny was known by many throughout the state for his generous spirit, unwavering optimism, and the joy he took in...

Jul 4, 2018

88, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Grande) Pitocco.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Joseph Pitocco, Maria (Lisi) Pitocco, and Linda (Liberatore) Pitocco.

John worked for the Providence Housing Authority for many years before his retirement.  He...

Jul 2, 2018

91, of Hope, passed away on Monday, July 02, 2018 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Antonia (DiLorenzo) Loudermilk. Born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Robert P. and Nevada Loudermilk.

Ralph worked for Cardinal Printing in North Scituate for many years before retiring. Prior to that, he...