Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 12, 2017

of Johnston, R.I. died peacefully on Wednesday at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston, R.I.  He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine (Hunt) Salzillo and the loving father of Patricia A. Salzillo of Narragansett, Rhode Island, Albert R. Salzillo and his wife Karen Salzillo of Greenville, Rhode Island and of the late Richard Salzillo.

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Jul 12, 2017

91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Concetta (Masi) Mazzei for 63 years.  Born in Lamezia Terme, CZ, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Raffaela (Guerresi) Mazzei.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughters, Raffaela...

Jul 12, 2017

80, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Loretta A. (Stannard) Stearns. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Granville and Hazel (Rahon) Stearns. Robert was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War...

Jul 11, 2017

passed from this world to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Born in Providence, Rhode Island to Elisa (Culla) and Gioacchio Calicchia on September 11, 1934, he was a US Army veteran. Domenic moved to Florida in 1987 and opened Professional Accounting Services, Inc. in 1988. He was a...

Jul 11, 2017

of New Hampshire and formerly of Cranston and Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (Moszocki) Parillo.  Born in Providence, John was the son of the late John and Anna (Remus) Parillo.  Mr. Parillo was a toolmaker for many years.

Jul 10, 2017

84, of Narragansett and Boca Raton, FL, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late John D. and Sarah (Austin) Coleman. Mr. Coleman was a financial and sales executive for H&H Screw Products and G Tanury Plating Company for many years until...

Jul 10, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Monday July 10, 2017 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Aucone) Celani.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Arcangela (Boezi) Celani. Dario was a self-employed carpenter for many years.

He was the devoted father of David Celani, Lawrence...

Jul 10, 2017

of Pawtucket, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Khanthong (Thongphala) Thounsavath.  Born in Laos, Amphone was the son of the late Mar and Pong Thounsavath.

Mr. Thounsavat was a dedicated worker at Cooley Group, Inc for many years. During his free time...

Jul 8, 2017

72, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Anthony Sr. and Nicholena (Iannuccilli) Annarino. Mr. Annarino was the Tax Collector for many years for the City of Providence until his retirement.

He is survived by his daughter Amy Zervas...

Jul 7, 2017

passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He is survived by his beloved son Daniel B. Frageorgia, Jr., beloved nieces Sandra and her husband Anthony Lonardo and Debbie and her husband Paul Cullen, his beloved nephews Joseph Starnino and David Frageorgia, as well as many great nieces and nephews. He...

Jul 7, 2017

94, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Dante C. Cerullo.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Teofelia Jaworksi.

She is survived by her loving children, Robert Cerullo and his wife Cynthia of Nevada, Carole Caliri...

Jul 7, 2017

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of sixty-one years to Louise S. “Lee” (Saccoccia) Houlihan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph Houlihan and Edith (Hoffman) Lang. Charles was also the stepson of the...

Jul 6, 2017

of East Greenwich, RI, passed peacefully on July 6, 2017.

He was the devoted husband of Deborah A. (McGuigan) Daniels and son of the late Victoria S. (Aslanian) Danielian and Ralph S. Daniels (Danielian).  Ralph was the loving father of Amy Beth Danielian, Raffi S. Daniels III and was predeceased by daughters Liisa Catherine Daniels and Kristin...

Jul 6, 2017

57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017 holding in her heart the overflowing love and support of family, friends, colleagues and clients. She is survived by her treasured daughters, Kate and Liz Rosbottom, and their dad, Ken Rosbottom; her admired sister and brother-in-law, Tricia and Steve Hennessy. She was predeceased by her parents,...

Jul 6, 2017

passed away on July 6, 2017 at 91 years of age. She was born in Cranston and was the daughter of the late Francis and Minnie (Bertsch) Braun. She was the wife of the late Anthony R. Di Bona. Florence is survived by her son Anthony Di Bona and daughter Charlene Di Bona, both of Cranston. Florence was the...

Jul 6, 2017

of Cumberland, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2017 at the Mount St. Rita Health Center, Cumberland. She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Joseph Abbatematteo. Beloved mother of Renee Rousselle of Blackstone, MA, Cheryl Abbatematteo, RN of Cumberland and Joseph Abbatematteo Jr. of CT. Beloved Mother-in-law of Robert Rousselle and JoAnn...

Jul 4, 2017

68, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Rufo) Lyden for 36 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John R. Lyden, Sr., and Florence (Butler) Lyden. Mr. Lyden was a purchasing and production manager for many years until his retirement. After...

Jul 3, 2017

74 , of St. Cloud, FL, was called home to our Lord, on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Kissimmee, FL. Born in Providence, RI to Stanley J. and Nellie (Evonska) Zawislak, she was the oldest of 3 children. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Providence, then went on to employment at New England

Jul 2, 2017

formerly of Elm St., Warwick, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Yarumian.  Born in Tarsous, Armenia, she was the daughter of the late Onnig and Zarouhie (Diramerian) Minelian.

Rose was a dressmaker for many years before retiring.

She was the...

Jul 2, 2017

of North Providence, passed away peacefully in Warren, RI on Sunday, July 2nd. Sal was a hard working family man who honorably served his country in the US Navy and was a proud member of the Greatest Generation. He joins his late parents Peter and Rose (Picillo) Minicucci, and late siblings Peter Minicucci and Evelyn Erhman, while rejoining his...