Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Rolando Florenz
Dec 1, 2017
of Cranston, passed away at his home on Friday, December 1, 2017. He was the husband of the late Dora (Bruno) Florenz. Born in Belmonte Calabro, Italy, Rolando was a son of the late Alfredo DelGiudice and Angela Conforti. He was raised by the late Salvatore and Maria (Pellegrino) Porco. He owned and operated Rolando Florenz & Sons Masonry,...
Concetta "Tina" Porreca-Pimental
Nov 30, 2017
50, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Bruno Porreca, Sr. and Francesca (DeSimone) Porreca. Tina was a secretary for the Providence School Department for twenty-six years. For the past twenty years, Tina worked at Asa Messer Elementary School where she considered...
Donaira A. (Garcia) Jimenez
Nov 29, 2017
Donaira A. Jimenez Garcia
34 of Providence, born in the Dominican Republic. Passed away on November 29, 2017 at the Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Daughter of Pedro Garcia and Maria A. Cruz De García. Beloved wife of Dani R. Jimenez and devoted mother to Dorianny y Darien Jimenez. She was loved by her...
Rose (Alviti) Mottola
Nov 28, 2017
89, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Silvio and Margaret (D’Ermo) Alviti.
Rose worked for Solitro’s Bakery for many years.
She was the devoted mother of William and Teri Mottola of Cranston, Christine Mottola of Cranston...
Giovanni (John) "Mickey Mouse" Placella
Nov 27, 2017
93, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Russo) Placella. Born in Prata Sanita, Caserta, Italy, he was a son of the late Matteo and Maria (Russo) Placella. He came to this country in 1950. Giovanni was the owner and operator of the...
Jennie I. (Kachnowicz) Gabriele
Nov 26, 2017
87, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Gabriele. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ludwik and Wladyslawa (Filipkoacki) Kacknowicz.
She is survived by her loving children, Anthony F....
Joseph S. D'Arezzo, Sr.
Nov 26, 2017
of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Karen R. (Jonsdottir) D’Arezzo. Joseph was a son of the late Armando and Julia (Fera) D’Arezzo. Mr. D’Arezzo was an Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War, and a jewelry model maker for many years.
He is survived by his sons Joseph...
Theresa M. (Iannone) Rao
Nov 26, 2017
of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence.
She was the beloved wife of the late Emilio “Mal” Rao. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Iannone and Maria (DiSegna) Iannone.
She is survived by her loving daughters Lucille M. Pereschino and...
Ellena M. Fracassa
Nov 24, 2017
94, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (DeNicola) Fracassa.
Ellena worked as a clerk for the IRS for 50 years before retiring.
She was the dear sister of the late Rita A. Isabella,...
Dennis G. Samson
Nov 24, 2017
Of Cranston, RI passed away on November 24, 2017. Born in Colorado, he was the son of Sylvia and Gerald Samson. He leaves his wife Gloria (Garrett) to whom he was married for 62 years, he leaves his sons, M. David Samson and his wife Patricia of Massachusetts, and Timothy Samson and his wife Elizabeth of London, and his...
Phyllis M. (Iannelli) Brown
Nov 24, 2017
of Burnt Hill Rd., Hope, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard G. Brown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Filomena (Marandola) Iannelli.
She was office manager for her family’s excavating business, Richard G. Brown, Inc. Phyllis was...
Giovanni G. "Gianni" Mattera
Nov 22, 2017
Giovanni G. "Gianni" Mattera
74, of Edgewater, FL, formerly of Warwick, and Ischia, Italy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, on November 22, 2017. Giovanni was born in Ischia, Italy the son of Ernesto and Fortuna (D’Angelo) Mattera. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Salvatore Mattera.
Giovanni is...
Mary V. (Ventetuolo) Gliottone
Nov 22, 2017
93, died peacefully and surrounded by family on November 22, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Oliver Benjamin Gliottone for nearly 50 years. Mary was the only daughter of Mary Clara (Magliocco) and Joseph Ventetuolo, Sr. and the devoted sister to her deceased brothers Anthony Sr., Joseph, Edward Sr., and Donald Richard Ventetuolo.
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Anthony J. Paone
Nov 22, 2017
of Coventry, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Martha (Madison) Paone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Corso) Paone.
Anthony was the owner of Paone Insusrance Agency; President of Sons of Italy Filippo Mazzei Lodge...
Pasquale Saccoccia, Sr.
Nov 22, 2017
98, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at The Cedars in Cranston. He was a resident of Cranston and Del Ray Beach Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Emily (Ricci) Saccoccia. Born in Cranston, one of 9 children, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rosina (Ciccarelli) Saccoccia.
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Debra M. "Debbie" (Matera) Valfredo
Nov 21, 2017
of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Richard Valfredo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Imondi) Matera. She worked for Citizens Bank in the Corporate Division for many years.
Besides her husband she was the...
Herach "Harry" Suvajian
Nov 21, 2017
of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Eliza (Sarkissian) Suvajian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Hampig “Harry” and Angel (Kazanjian) Suvajian.
Harry worked at Westminster Jewelry Co., Ararat Jewelry Mfg. Co. (which he was co-owner with his partner and friend Martin...
Roland Bellotti, Sr.
Nov 20, 2017
84 of Cranston, passed away on Monday November 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (Sweeney) Bellotti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Rosina (La Fazia ) Bellotti. Roland worked for the State of Rhode Island Department of Transportation...
John A. Jacavone
Nov 20, 2017
92, of Adams Street, Cranston, a retired barber passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at home. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Acciardo) Jacavone. He was the beloved husband of Anna R. (Marandola) Jacavone. They had been married for sixty-seven years.
He spent his winters in Port Charlotte, FL...
Bernice M. (Hoffmann) Courtemanche
Nov 20, 2017
89, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. Born in Belleville, IL, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ripp) Hoffmann, she resided at Cherry Hill Manor for the past 2 years, previously living in North Providence.
Bernice worked for 22 years at Fatima Hospital in North Providence before retiring...
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