Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Oct 6, 2017

73, of Cranston and Guatemala City, Guatemala passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of fifty years to Transito (Amado) Montufar. Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he was a son of the late Irene Montufar. Victor was a construction worker in the transportation department for ten years before...

Oct 6, 2017

81, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017 at Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. Born in Johnston, he was the son of Vincenzo and Carmella (DiLullo) Perfetto. Alfred worked in the construction industry as an operating engineer and was a member of Local 57 for many years. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the...

Oct 5, 2017

96, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of the late Eun Ok Lee. Born in Ham Kyong Buk Do, Myongchun, North Korea, he was a son of the late Eung Ho Lee and Chu Nyu Ahn.

He is survived by his loving children, Dong...

Oct 4, 2017

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of the late Marie C. (Chirico) Lemoi.  Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary R. (Howard) Lemoi.

He started his career as an industrial arts teacher at Cranston High...

Oct 4, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of Fred Iafrate.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Palma (Bergantino) Ricci.  Mrs. Iafrate was a clerk for the Johnston School Department and S.D. Barns School for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband,...

Oct 3, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  Beloved son of Pasco M. and Lucy A. (Cornachione) Russo; cherished brother of Anthony P. Russo; loving uncle of Michael, Jason and Lilly Russo; and dear companion of Victoria Williams.

Patrick was a mail clerk for the State of RI for many years.

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Oct 2, 2017

82, of Johnston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 2, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Regina (Cooper) Fiontella.  Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Vincent and Lucy (Ciaramello) Fiontella.

Vincent worked as a Field Service Engineer for Parkinson Manufacturing for over 40 years.  He was an avid...

Sep 30, 2017

93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. Born in Barrington, she was a daughter of the late Sosio and Elizabeth (Pompei) Dellefratte. Mary was a US Army Veteran serving during WW II. She was a presser at Specialty Cleaners in Providence for over thirty years...

Sep 29, 2017

99, of Johnston, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Bliarcliffe Gardens, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse J. Kayatta, Sr. Born in Pawtucket; she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Rose A. (Lemire) Brunelle. Rita was a Supervisor for the...

Sep 28, 2017

a resident of Johnston, RI, passed into heavenly rest on Thursday, September 28, 2017.   Maria was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria (Guido) Veltri.  She was the wife of the late Eugenio Veltri and the mother of Anna Sullivan.

She was the sister of Frank Veltri, M.D. (Joan), Alfred Veltri, Esq. (Patricia) and Vera Scalise;...

Sep 27, 2017

of Applegate Rd., Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Filomena (Santurri) Russo.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Franciso “Paul” and Rose (Iannotti) Russo.

Tony was the founder of Russo’s...

Sep 26, 2017

Barry Mancini,(58) born 01/14/1959 to his beloved late mother Patricia Burke, was raised in Jamestown, RI with his father, Frank Mancini and sister, Nicole Mancini whom he is survived by along with his former wife Lori Mancini, daughter Michelle Mancini, son Michael Mancini and girlfriend Robin Turchetta. Barry also leaves behind many nephews and nieces. Born with a green...

Sep 26, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the loving husband of Janice (Pontarelli) Murray. Born in Providence, he was the son of Helen (Greenhalgh) Murray of Cranston and the late Edward Murray, Retired CFD.

David was a waiter at Twin Oaks Restaurant of Cranston for...

Sep 26, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family.  She was the loving wife of the late Albert A. Testa, Sr.  Mrs. Testa was an assembler at the former Bullard & Pickering in Cranston.  She was a communicant of St. Rocco’s Church.  She was a member of the Kelly Gazzero Post....

Sep 25, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of Sonia (Vartanian) Lefian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nazaret and Serpouhi (Garabedian) Lefian.

Apkar worked in the jewelry industry for many years and was the former co-owner with his brother Ara of...

Sep 24, 2017

90, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL. She was the beloved wife of Victor Primavera. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Vittoria (Signoretti) Tamburini.

Rose was a longtime member of the Alpine Country...

Sep 24, 2017

89, of Hope, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of twenty-five years to Yvonne V. (Johnson) Palombo.  Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Anthony and Santa (Palumbo) Palombo. Joe was a professional painter and wallpaper hanger and was the co-owner of the...

Sep 23, 2017

Rose A. (Croce) Walsh

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of fifty-three years to Thomas H. Walsh. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Ricci) Croce. Rose was an assembler for the former Bulova Watch...

Sep 23, 2017

80, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mark E. McGwin, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Louise (Carney) O’Connell.

Eileen first worked for Optometrist Dr....

Sep 21, 2017

80, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Thomas W. Rotondo, Sr. Born in Providence; she was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Louise (Pacitto) Capaldi. Mrs. Rotondo was employed for over 30 years for the Grieco Automotive Group.

Besides her husband she...