OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Robert F. Mathewson

Robert F. Mathewson

Nov 11, 2018

88, of West Warwick, passed away Sunday, November 11th, at home.  He was born in Providence on November 5, 1930, the son of the late Walter W. and Edith G. (Soper) Mathewson. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Maria C. (Apicerno) Mathewson. He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathy Mathewson of Cranston, Susan...

George R. Vacca

George R. Vacca

Nov 11, 2018

70, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, MA.  He was the beloved husband of Mary-Jo (Barth) Vacca. Born in Providence, George was a son of the late Joseph Vacca, Sr. and Florence (Russo) Vacca.  He worked for the Providence School Department as a teacher and Vice-Principal for 29...

Anna G. (Sinapi)  Mahoney

Anna G. (Sinapi) Mahoney

Nov 11, 2018

95, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the West View Nursing Home in West Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Mahoney.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Lorello) Sinapi.

Anna worked as a cosmetologist for many years before her retirement. ...

Angela S. (Macari) Calestino

Angela S. (Macari) Calestino

Nov 11, 2018

99, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Angela was the beloved wife of the late Albert Calestino Sr. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Theresa (DiGiorgio) Macari. Angel was an inspector for Page Industry for many years until her retirement.

Angela is survived by her...

Ann Marie (Barone)  Anderson

Ann Marie (Barone) Anderson

Nov 10, 2018

of Mayfield Ave., Cranston, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late John W. and Frances (Cataldo) Barone, Sr.

Ann Marie was a teacher for many years and later a Guidance Counselor for Coventry Public Schools.

She was the devoted and...

Diane M. (Rosati)  Macera

Diane M. (Rosati) Macera

Nov 10, 2018

Diane M. Macera , age 70, died on November 10, 2018. Diane is survived by her beloved husband, Richard (Dick) Macera of Narragansett and Deerfield Beach, FL; her son, Richard Macera and his wife Deborah of Cranston, Christopher Macera and his wife, Alison of Saunderstown, and her beloved daughter, Michelle Macera of Providence and her partner, Catherine Piccamiglio and...

Shirley M. (Dziekiewicz)  Sinape

Shirley M. (Dziekiewicz) Sinape

Nov 10, 2018

88, of Hope, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry J. Sinape. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Martin) Dziekiewicz. Shirley was the co-owner along with her late husband of the former Jerilyn’s Restaurant...

Rock A. Proia

Rock A. Proia

Nov 10, 2018

58, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Hannigan) Proia.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Josephine (Capoverdi) Proia.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Brian Marshall and his wife...

ANNA (FRIO)  LANCELLOTTI

ANNA (FRIO) LANCELLOTTI

Nov 9, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Anna Frio Lancellotti announces her passing on November 9, 2018 after 103 years of a beautiful and full life. Anna was a first-generation Italian American born to Carmine and Angela D’Arezzo Frio on November 8, 1915 in Providence, Rhode Island.  She found her soul mate, Joseph Lancellotti, while dancing and...

THOMAS W. BERLAM, JR.

THOMAS W. BERLAM, JR.

Nov 9, 2018

71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice (Altieri) Berlam. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas W. Berlam, Sr. and Elvira (Martro) Berlam. He was the President of the former Elmwood Sensors of Pawtucket for many years before...

David John Mergner

David John Mergner

Nov 8, 2018

57, of Narragansett, passed away on November 8, 2018 . He was the beloved husband of Debra (Helfrich) Mergner . Born in Brick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean (Hay) Mergner.  David was a forklift mechanic for Crellin Handling Equipment  in East Providence for many years until his retirement;  he was...

Lucille (Reddish)  Dasdagulian

Lucille (Reddish) Dasdagulian

Nov 7, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Hagop (Jake) Dasdagulian passed on November 7, 2018, eight hours before her 96th birthday. Born in Noble Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Byrd and Elsie (Morris) Reddish.  Sister of the late Alice Emmerson, Darrell Reddish and Mary Bauer. Lucille was a Second Mother to Jean Martinelli and his wife Paula...

Ronald C. Laurito

Ronald C. Laurito

Nov 7, 2018

71, of Danielson, CT, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles “Chick” Laurito and Rose (DiMente) Laurito Cesino.

Ronald was a longtime member of various local oldies groups including the DeSotos, Street Corner Serenade, and Reminisce, where he was best known for his dynamic vocal range...

Danilo Antonio Nuñez

Danilo Antonio Nuñez

Nov 7, 2018

of Merino St., Providence, RI, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Emilio and Ana Ysabel (Jimenez) de Nunez.

Danilo was a skilled upholsterer in the auto and furniture industry for many years.  He was a lover of music and...

Eleanor M. (Silvestri)  Paglio

Eleanor M. (Silvestri) Paglio

Nov 6, 2018

90, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Paglio, Sr.  Born in Providence, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Domenico and Theresa (Carnevale) Silvestri.  Mrs. Paglio was a cashier at Stop & Shop for many years, before...

Lori Ann (Sepe)  Terranova

Lori Ann (Sepe) Terranova

Nov 6, 2018

71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Frank Terranova. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Tomassone) Sepe. Lori worked for RI Hospital in the APC building for over 40 years before retiring.

Besides...

Sylvia L. (Boffi)  Pietrantozzi

Sylvia L. (Boffi) Pietrantozzi

Nov 5, 2018

79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of fifty-six years to Emilio A. Pietrantozzi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mulfino “Bucky” and Letizia “Lettie” (Germani) Boffi. Sylvia was a jewelry assembler for the...

John M. Voccola, Sr.

John M. Voccola, Sr.

Nov 5, 2018

On Monday, November 5th, 2018 John Mario Voccola Sr. passed quietly into the Hands of the Lord at the age of 97, where he rejoined his late wife, Ida M. (Maffei) Voccola.

John was born on September 5th, 1921 to parents Ernesto Voccola and Teresa (Calvino) Voccola. John and his six siblings – Etta, Sue,...

Stephen C. Resmini

Stephen C. Resmini

Nov 3, 2018

69, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Evo and Viola (Renzi) Resmini.

Stephen worked for the United States Postal Service for many years before his retirement.  He was also a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart,...

Grace M. (Puleo)  Verducci

Grace M. (Puleo) Verducci

Nov 3, 2018

82, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Elderwood of Scallop Shell, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of Domenic Verducci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John S.A. and Ida (Mezzanotte) Puleo. Grace worked for the State of RI as the administrative assistant to the director at the Department of Labor...

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