Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
John L. Pepin
Jul 16, 2024
93, of Wakefield, formerly of Warwick passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. He was the devoted husband of the late Hilma M. (Linden) Pepin for sixty-four years.
Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Lester and Mary (Campbell) Pepin.
A US Army Veteran, he served in the Special Forces as an Airborne Ranger and Jump Master during...
Gary A. Troiani
Jul 16, 2024
Gary A. Troiani, 77 of Hope passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Loredo and Guliette (Cataldi) Troiani. He was the devoted husband of Diana Troiani , of 51 years.
Gary proudly served his country in the US Army, in the Vietnam War. He was...
Dorothy G. Ferranti
Jul 15, 2024
76, of East Providence, passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday, July 15, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Ferranti for 44 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Bacon) Dapont.
Dorothy dedicated 20 years of her life as a Librarian AID...
Edith A Catalfamo
Jul 15, 2024
88, of Johnston, passed away July 15, 2024 at Cherry Hill Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Catalfamo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Marion (Gaddis) Beeley. Edith was a meter checker for the city of Providence for many years until her retirement.
She is survived...
Agnes A. Joseph
Jul 15, 2024
93, of Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Brentwood by the Bay, Warwick. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Weeda (Mona) Joseph. She was the dear sister of the late Dorothy Cornelison, Doris Rowey, Joseph Joseph and John Joseph. She is survived by many nieces...
Elaine P Balassone
Jul 15, 2024
Elaine P. (Celona) Balassone86, of Warwick, passed away July 15, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Balassone, Jr. born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late O. George and Lucy ( Conca) Celona. Elaine was a jewelry worker for many years until her retirement.She is survived by her loving children Michael A. Balassone of...
Mario J. Furtado
Jul 14, 2024
Mario J. Furtado, 58 of Cranston passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in San Miguel, Portugal he was the son of Louis and Maria (Pacheco) Furtado.
A lifelong mechanic Mario truly had a passion for anything automotive. Mario was a good listener and friend who enjoyed being down by the ocean and with...
Alfred J. Valletta, Jr.
Jul 14, 2024
72, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfred J. and Mary J. (Calise) Valletta.
Alfred, also known as Freddie and Skinner, graduated from Johnston High School. He began his carpentry career at a very young age alongside his father. As years went on...
Viengsamay Vixaysak
Jul 11, 2024
of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, affectionately known as Vinny, a devoted father, brother, uncle, cousin, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, at the age of 71. Throughout his life, he exemplified unwavering dedication to his family and made countless sacrifices that often went unnoticed.
Born in Savannakhet, Laos on July 10, 1953, Viensamay Vixaysak served courageously alongside American forces...
Alyson Elizabeth "Aly" Corrao
Jul 11, 2024
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On July 11, 2024, our family and the world lost a very special angel. On that evening, Alyson…Aly…Corrao left us suddenly and unexpectedly. She left behind, along with unimaginable sadness and loss, a unique legacy of kindness, unselfishness, optimism, wit and beauty.
In her too brief life, Aly dealt, cheerfully and courageously, with enough challenges to daunt any young woman. She...
Alex E. Mazika, Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
78, of Cranston, R.I. unexpectedly entered into eternal life on July 11, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife Maureen of 55 years, and his entire family. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Vescera) Mazika. He was born in Providence, son of the late Alex “Jackson” E. Mazika, Sr. and Florence (Ferrara) Mazika. He graduated Hope High School...
Benedetto "Benny" L. Bergantino
Jul 11, 2024
79, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Kent County Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis Anthony and Anna Marie (Gamba) Bergantino.
A lifelong resident of Cranston, Benny attended Cranston High School West and worked for the City of Cranston and Almacs Supermarket in East Greenwich...
Frances L. Mancino
Jul 10, 2024
70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, East Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo Wilde Sr. and Louise (Crowsley).
She is survived by her loving children, Joseph Mancino, and Jacqueline Mancino; cherished granddaughter Alyson Smith; dear siblings Kenneth Wilde, Roberta Wilde, Virginia Harding, Sharon Ricci,...
Viola N. (Casolla) Sacco
Jul 10, 2024
80, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Pawtucket Falls Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard K. Sacco, Sr. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late George and Carmella (Tartaglia) Casolla. Viola worked for Calise Bakery for over 30 years. She was an avid animal lover. She enjoyed...
Ann M. Macchiarola-Johnson
Jul 8, 2024
77, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 8, 2024 with her beloved husband James D. Johnson, Jr. by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Emma (Trotta) Macchiarola.
Ann was a graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy, and went on to become a computer operator for the State of RI Department...
Helen N. Olivelli
Jul 7, 2024
Helen N. Olivelli, 85, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nancy (Mirabella) McKendall.
Helen worked for many years at Webster Bank, retiring as a banking officer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Family was most important to her. She enjoyed traveling,...
Linda L. (Overbaugh) Peters
Jul 6, 2024
76, of East Greenwich, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 6th 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. “Ed” Peters. Devoted mother to her three children, Cheryl Dyer (Phil Dyer), Will Overbaugh (Donna Overbaugh) and Mike Overbaugh (Erica Overbaugh); and step children Erik Peters (Sandra Peters) and Brad Marshall....
Ida Romano Gaccione
Jul 6, 2024
94, of Johnston, passed away July 6, 2024. She was the wife of Salvatore Gaccione and the late Rito Romano. She is survived by her children: Anthony Romano and his wife Lori, Maria Tudino and her late husband David and Michael Romano. She was also the grandmother of Kristen and Jason Romano, Stephanie and Jennifer Tudino.
Ida worked for the State...
Lucy Tacelli
Jul 5, 2024
Lucy Tacelli, 90, of Johnston passed away peacefully on Friday July 5, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Maria (Pezza) Matrullo. She was the wife of the late Domenico Tacelli.
She was employed for many years as a legal secretary. Family was most important to her. She was...
Sam Sirypannho
Jul 5, 2024
Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Captain Sam Sirypannho, 80, of Woonsocket, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 5, 2024. Sam was born in Xiagnbouli, Laos, to his late parents, Khampane Chantamaly and Thitbouasy Sirypannho. Sam is survived by his loving wife, Chanhom; their sons, Charouath (Gvear) and Bomby; daughter, Addy; daughters from...
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