OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Anthony F. Loporchio

Anthony F. Loporchio

Dec 6, 2017

79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie Ann (Principe) Loporchio. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francesco  “Frank” and Filomena (Malardo) Loporchio. Anthony was a journeyman painter and maintenance man for the Providence School...

Emilio Pescarino, Jr.

Emilio Pescarino, Jr.

Dec 6, 2017

of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Cherry Hill Nursing Home in Johnston surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband for 52 years of the late Mary (Ruggieri) Pescarino.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Emilio and Ida (Taccone) Pescarino.  He is survived by his...

Eileen Mary (Coughlan)  Farrell

Eileen Mary (Coughlan) Farrell

Dec 5, 2017

of Narragansett, Rhode Island, died on December 4, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born August 7, 1937 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to James and Geneva (Murray) Coughlan.  Eileen grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, graduated from Mount St. Vincent College in Literature and earned a graduate degree from Dalhousie University in Education. In 1958 she...

Donald R. Martone, Sr.

Donald R. Martone, Sr.

Dec 4, 2017

of Franklin Ave., Cranston, passed away comfortably surrounded by his loving family at RI Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2017. “We truly believe God called him home.” He was the beloved husband for 47 years of Donna S. (Reynolds) Martone.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Mallozzi) Martone.

Donald was...

David P. Couto

David P. Couto

Dec 3, 2017

65, of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at home. He was the beloved husband of twenty-eight years to Jean E. Trafford. Born in San Miguel, Portugal, he was a son of the late Ernest and Hilda (Pacheo) Couto. David was a self-employed glazer and was also employed by various glass companies...

Vincenza M. (Palumbo)  Stravato

Vincenza M. (Palumbo) Stravato

Dec 3, 2017

of Cranston, passed away Sunday December 3, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Ralph Stravato.

Born in Johnston she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Linza (Testa) Palumbo.

She was the mother of Ralph Stravato and his wife Lois of CT, Richard Stravato and his wife Shelley of Cranston...

Paul Meloche

Paul Meloche

Dec 2, 2017

Paul Meloche

59, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of twenty years to Patricia A. Tommasiello. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Paul and Nancy (Filippi) Meloche. Paul was a...

Arleen C. (Drury)  Dmytryshyn

Arleen C. (Drury) Dmytryshyn

Dec 2, 2017

Arleen Celine Dmytryshyn, 76, of Ellison Street Cranston, died peacefully at home on December 2nd surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Michael Dmytryshyn.

Born in Providence, daughter of the late Leo R. and Catherine (Ward) Drury, she lived in Cranston for 49 years.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters,...

Anna L. (Silva)  Coia

Anna L. (Silva) Coia

Dec 2, 2017

of Simmons Village in Johnston and recently of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Kent Regency in Warwick.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Anna (Ciccio) Silva. Mrs. Coia worked as a CNA at Cranston General Hospital for many years, until her retirement.

She is survived by her...

Norma M. (Strong)  Mattera

Norma M. (Strong) Mattera

Dec 2, 2017

Norma M. (Strong) Mattera

90, of Cranston, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul F. Mattera. Born in Warren, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Zombic) Strong....

Tullia 'Julia' Santilli

Tullia 'Julia' Santilli

Dec 2, 2017

58, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucia (Lombardi) Santilli.  She worked for the Cranston School Department for many years.

She leaves behind her two brothers, Mario Santilli and his wife Carol, Robert Santilli, and her sister Ivana Santilli-Novsam and her husband...

Ann L. (Aiello)  DeLauro

Ann L. (Aiello) DeLauro

Dec 1, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Elderwood Nursing Home in Riverside.  She was the beloved wife of the late John DeLauro.  They had been married for 31 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Aiello.  She is survived by her loving children, Michael A. Carline of Rumford, Dinina Herchen of...

John Abbondanza Sr.

John Abbondanza Sr.

Dec 1, 2017

73 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1st at home surrounded by his loved ones. John was born in Pontecorvo, Italy a province of Frosione on August 17, 1944. He worked on his family farm before immigrating to America at the age of 18. John was most proud of being an American Citizen, and took pride in...

Phyllis E. (Clomiro)  Volpe

Phyllis E. (Clomiro) Volpe

Dec 1, 2017

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 1, 2017.  Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Anna (Fekete) Clomiro.

Phyllis worked as a secretary for the Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge in Cranston.

She is survived by her loving children, Nancy A....

Rolando Florenz

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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