Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Arthur R. Zanfagna, Ret., PPD
Nov 23, 2018
75, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lynn (Dragon) Zanfagna, and the late Irene Margaret (Kelly) Zanfagna. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur and Laura (Gallo) Zanfagna.
Arthur was a retired Providence Policeman and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He...
Julia A. (Simonelli) Macaruso
Nov 23, 2018
95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Macaruso for over 50 years. She is survived by her three children, Louis G. Macaruso, David G. Macaruso and daughter-in-law Leah Macaruso, Cynthia A. Ragsdale and her husband Mitchell Ragsdale. She was the cherished grandmother of Bianca, Mitchell, Johnna...
Shirley L. (Ritorno) Beauné
Nov 23, 2018
82, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of sixty-three years to Walter E. Beauné. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Florence (Moretti) Ritorno. Shirley was an office manager for Market Merchandisers for thirty-five years. She also was the office manager and co-owner of...
Ilde E. (Perlini) Buontempo
Nov 21, 2018
97, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Buontempo. Born in Manville, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Giovanna (Palazzini) Perlini. Ilde took pride in keeping a clean house, feeding her family amazing Italian meals and making...
Maureen C. (Jasparro) Ciccarone
Nov 20, 2018
73, of Johnston, passed away on November 20, 2018. Born in Attleboro, MA she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Eleanor (Minasian) Jasparro.
Maureen is survived by her loving children, Diane Ciccarone, Donna Ciccarone, Alexander Ciccarone, Jr. and his wife Mary, and Lisa Ciccarone; cherished grandchildren, Antonio Ciccarone, who she raised as her son, Damian...
John Rebelo da Fonseca
Nov 20, 2018
86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Palmira (Nunes) da Fonseca. Born in Celorico da Beira, Prados, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joaquim Rebelo and Maria da Fonseca.
He was the loving father of Rose St. John and...
Matthew V. Celeberto
Nov 19, 2018
of Cranston passed away on Monday November 19, 2018 at RI Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence he was the son of George and Cecelia (Celeberto) Bouffard of Cranston.
Besides his parents he was the brother of Justine Bouffard and her fiancé Jeremy Perez of Cranston and Sharon Pacheco of Cranston. He...
Joseph V. Battista
Nov 19, 2018
of Johnston, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara N. (Stafford) Battista. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Antonetta (Pandozzi) Battista.
Joseph was a cement mason in the construction industry; and a U.S. Marine Corps Korean...
Leo J. Iannuccilli
Nov 19, 2018
83, of Hope, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Jean (DiRaimo) Iannuccilli. Born in Providence, a son of the late Carmine and Maria (Butera) Iannuccilli. Leo was a truck driver for Baccala Concrete Corporation for the past 35 years until his retirement....
Ciro F. DeLuca
Nov 19, 2018
89, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. Born in Portici, Naples, Italy, he was the son of the late Alfonso M. and Annunziata (Angrisano) De Luca.
Ciro worked as a fine jewelry toolmaker for 57 years before his retirement. He served in the Army National Guard for 24 years beginning in 1948 during the...
C. Richard Salzillo
Nov 18, 2018
87, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband on Carol N. (Contillo) Salzillo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carlo and Adelina (DiVona) Salzillo.
Richard was a music teacher for the Cranston Public Schools for many years before retiring. He also volunteered his...
Lorenzo G. Lucero
Nov 17, 2018
78, of Providence, passed away on November 17, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Edith E. Ribet Delucero. Born in Lima, Peru, Lorenzo was a son of the late Erasmo and Florinda (Morales) Lucero. Lorenzo was a jewelry polisher for many years, before retiring.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two brothers, Daniel Trisoline...
Raymond G. Tougas
Nov 17, 2018
of Goodwin St., Warwick, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Bernice (Hazard) Tougas of Cranston and the late Harry Tougas.
Raymond and his twin brother Richard were known in the entertainment industry as The Tougas Brothers. He was a U.S. Navy...
Theresa A. (Manera) Ruggieri
Nov 16, 2018
of Cranston, went home to her loving Savior on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, North Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of Nicola A. Ruggieri, Jr., the light of her life for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Lena (Ricciardi) Manera.
She graduated...
David M. Martin
Nov 15, 2018
45, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born in Providence, David was the beloved son of Michele S. (DeChristopher) Martin of Providence and the late Daniel Martin. He was a roofer by trade and a DJ at heart, known to all as DJ Diamond Dave.
Besides his mother, David is survived by his loving...
Sandra Lee (Nobile) Iavarone
Nov 15, 2018
71, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at home. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasqualina (Nobile) LaPierre. Sandra was a CNA for over 30 years, before retiring. She was employed by both Elm Brook Home and Golden Crest Nursing Centre.
She is survived by her daughter Leah Ionata of...
James J. Feeley Jr.
Nov 15, 2018
80, of Johnston, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James Joseph Feeley Sr., and Alexandro and Anna Cambio. James was also the son-in-law of the late Helen and Jess Tartaglia. James is survived by his devoted wife Marie Tartaglia Feeley...
Araxy (Sagherian) Avedisian
Nov 14, 2018
died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Jiray Avedisian. Born in NYC, she was the daughter of the late Melkon and Takouhy (Pashalian) Sagherian, a survivor of the Armenian genocide.
A faithful communicant of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church, she was a member of the...
Richard R. Cardente
Nov 13, 2018
of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Dawn (Butler) Cardente of Johnston. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Amalia and Mary (Pullano) Cardente.
Richard was a machine operator in the pressure molding industry before retiring; and served six years in the RI...
June V. Tomaselli
Nov 12, 2018
72, of Sunset Avenue, North Providence, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 12, 2018. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late S. Rocco and Lillian V. (DiSegna) Tomaselli. June was an Executive Secretery for the United States Post Office for many years, before retiring. She grew up in Warwick, then moved to CA, before settling in...
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