OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Dr. Srecko J. Pogacar

Dr. Srecko J. Pogacar

Dec 30, 2017

of Cranston, died on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Briarcliff Gardens in Johnston.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Aida Kessimian Pogacar, DMD, his sister Marusa Pogacar Solar of Ljubljana, Slovenia, his two sons, Andre Pogacar of New York City and Dr. Peter Pogacar of East Greenwich, four grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Thomas J. Morgan

Thomas J. Morgan

Dec 29, 2017

of Providence. Passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, peacefully, in his apartment. Just the week before, he had celebrated his 75th birthday with his family.

Morgan was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1942, and emigrated to the US in 1954 with his family. Son of the late Elizabeth and Thomas S. Morgan, he was the loving...

Arthur T. Johnson

Arthur T. Johnson

Dec 29, 2017

84, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Elzear and Ruth (McKenna) Johnson of Central Falls and California.

He attended Trinity Catholic School and Central Falls High School. He was a member of...

Joseph V. Comiskey

Joseph V. Comiskey

Dec 28, 2017

Joseph V. Comiskey, 96, formerly of North Providence and Bonnet Shores, passed away December 28 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Gloria (Montella) Comiskey, for 69 years. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Anthony Comiskey (formerly  Kunigauskas) and Anna (Cikanaviciute) Comiskey, and brother of the late Ernest Comiskey of Wheeling, West...

Joseph A. Pagano

Joseph A. Pagano

Dec 27, 2017

81, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at R.I. Hospital.  He was the husband of Anne McGregor.  He was born in Cranston a son of the late Joseph and Gaetana (Gargano) Pagano.  Mr. Pagano was previously the owner and operator of Jo-May Jewelry Co after which Mr. Pagano was an insurance agent employed at Independent Companies until his...

Louis A. DeMarco

Louis A. DeMarco

Dec 27, 2017

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Scandavian Home, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille S. (Reek) DeMarco. Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late Masse and Rosalie (Breton) DeMarco. Louis was a US Army veteran serving during WW II. Louis was a HVAC Technician...

Evelina (Cercone)  Ricci

Evelina (Cercone) Ricci

Dec 27, 2017

of Scituate Ave., passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Vittorio A. Ricci. Born in Prata Sannita, Caserta, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Pietro and Mariadonata (DiGiacomo) Cercone. Mrs. Ricci was a seamstress employed by Trends Decorators, Décor by Phyllis and Bridal Affair.  Mrs. Ricci was a...

Louis P. Morrocco

Louis P. Morrocco

Dec 26, 2017

65, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Pellegrino) Morrocco. Born in Providence he was the son of Delia (Moretti) Caputo and the late Luigi Morrocco. Louis was the owner of LNM Industries in Providence for many years.

Besides his wife Diane, he is survived by his two...

Patrick J. Sweeney

Patrick J. Sweeney

Dec 26, 2017

64, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Jutras) Mourachian-Sweeney.  Born in Ozone Park, Queens, NY, he was the devoted son of Margaret (Mark) Moschetti of Johnston and the late William Sweeney. Patrick was a Deputy Bank Manager in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY....

Elvira (DeAngelis)  Aceto

Elvira (DeAngelis) Aceto

Dec 24, 2017

of Cranston passed away on Sunday December 24, 2017 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Domenico Aceto. Born in Esperia, Italy she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (Aceto) DeAngelis.

Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of Luca Aceto, Maria Rizzo, Luigi Aceto, Antonio...

Gloria E. (Petrucci)  Tomasso

Gloria E. (Petrucci) Tomasso

Dec 24, 2017

85, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully, at midnight, on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ludovico “Lou” Tomasso, Jr. Born in Federal Hill, Providence, she was a daughter of the late Domenico “Tom” and Maria P. (DelSesto) Petrucci.

Gloria was the school clerk...

Matthew J. Ginolfi

Matthew J. Ginolfi

Dec 23, 2017

of Johnston, passed away peacefully with his devoted family by his side, on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved best friend and companion of Donna Ann Nardolillo of Johnston.  Born in Providence, Matthew was a son of the late Albert and Amelia (Pesche) Ginolfi.  Matthew was employed in the Highway Department...

Evelyn E. Gormley

Evelyn E. Gormley

Dec 23, 2017

74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Anna (Zotti) Gormley. Evelyn worked for the Providence Community Health Center for many years before retiring. She was an avid coin and baseball card collector. She also loved her trips to the casino, and...

Nicola Ariosto, Jr.

Nicola Ariosto, Jr.

Dec 22, 2017

87, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Rose E. (Fuoco) Ariosto. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Josephine (Trabucco) Ariosto. Nicola was in the automotive industry for many years and then emloyed at...

Salvatore J. Rosa

Salvatore J. Rosa

Dec 22, 2017

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of sixty years to Dorothy (Turchetta) Rosa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Josephine (Comella) Rosa. Salvatore was a US Army veteran serving during the...

Esther S. (DiFiore)  Basile

Esther S. (DiFiore) Basile

Dec 21, 2017

passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 64 years of Mario V. Basile.  Born in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Remo and Josephine (Gaudiano) DiFiore.

Esther worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

Besides...

Anna (Federico)  Susi

Anna (Federico) Susi

Dec 20, 2017

passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ruggiero G. Susi.  Born in Providence, Anna was a daughter of the late Feliciano and Rosa (Ventresca) Federico.  Mrs. Susi was employed at Cherry Hill Nursing Home in Johnston for many years, before retiring.

She is survived by her...

Ronald A. Lutrario, Jr.

Ronald A. Lutrario, Jr.

Dec 19, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Florida.  He was the devoted father of Ashton Lutrario.  Born in Providence, Ronald was the cherished son of Ronald, Sr. and Paula (Marfeo) Lutrario of Johnston.

He is also survived by his four loving siblings, Ryan Lutrario of Johnston, Randy Lutrario of North Providence, Nicole Lutrario of...

Rose (Russo)  Santos

Rose (Russo) Santos

Dec 18, 2017

81, of Warwick, passed away on Monday December 18, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Costa) Russo.

She was the devoted mother of Rhonda Perrotta; loving grandmother of Michael Perrotta, Jr.; dear sister of...

Eleni (Panteleakis)  Psikakos

Eleni (Panteleakis) Psikakos

Dec 18, 2017

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of the late Nikolaos M. Psikakos for fifty-six years. Born in Kalamata, Greece she was the daughter of the late Konstantinos and Georgia Panteleakis.

She is survived by her loving children, Michael N. Psikakos and...

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