Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

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...

Sep 19, 2017

of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores L. (Marfeo) Giovannucci.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Carmella (Verdelotti) Giovannucci.

Edmund was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was the owner of the former Annex...

Sep 19, 2017

51, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Henry was the loving husband of Suzanne (Ribero) Balassone. Besides his wife, he is survived by his 10 year old son Domenic, countless friends and family; including his father-in-law,  brother in-law, sisters in-law and his beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Henry was a...

Sep 18, 2017

93, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Menna) DeMelo for 71 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Arcangela (Cardente) DeMelo. Anthony was the beloved father of the late Carol DeMelo and John DeMelo. He was the brother of...

Sep 17, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Sunday September 17, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Gaetano Tantimonaco Jr.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Capirchio) Ruggieri. She was the devoted mother of Guy Tantimonaco III, Mark Tantimonaco...

Sep 16, 2017

71, of Saunderstown, formerly of West Sacramento, CA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Murphy for 48 years. Born in Ceres, CA she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jonell (Pearson) Wiltfong.

Besides her devoted husband, she is survived by her loving daughters, Dr. Melissa Murphy...

Sep 16, 2017

passed away on September 16, 2017 at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Sulmona, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of Fiorinda (Colalella) Boi of West Warwick and the late Luigi Boi.

Francesca was a legal secretary in Italy and later in Switzerland before coming to the U.S. in 1967.

Besides her mother, she...

Sep 16, 2017

90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Grimshaw, Sr..  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Ella (Gilfillan) Martin. She was the sister of the late, Sister Mary Josina Martin,...