Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Richard J. DelFino, Sr.
Nov 12, 2017
of Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017, in the company of his loving family and friends. Richard was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 64 years Evelyn "Marie" DelFino who passed away just 14 weeks ago. Richard was a lifelong resident of Johnston "Simmonsville", who resided and raised his family in the original homestead of his...
Cynthia M. (Bernardoni) Marandola
Nov 10, 2017
82, of Longview Dr., Cranston died on November 10, 2017 at RI Hospital. She was the loving wife of John E. Marandola for 61 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Amelia (DeFusco) Bernardoni. Mrs. Marandola was a graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy, Salve Regina University (Cum Laude) and RI College (M. Ed....
Evelyn M. (Delmonico) Wardrip, RN
Nov 8, 2017
of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was the wife of the late Jerry K. Wardrip. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Marco and Louisa (Castaldi) Delmonico.
A graduate of Roger Williams School of Nursing, Evelyn was a registered nurse for many years before retiring.
She is survived...
Christopher M. Sears
Nov 7, 2017
62, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was the beloved companion of Susan Harrison. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Matthew C. and Esther K. Sears.
Christopher worked as a concrete mason for 40 years and was the owner and operator of Custom Concrete.
Besides his...
Aram Karibian
Nov 7, 2017
of Rye, NY, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Mikyung Yi; loving father of Simone Karibian; and dear brother of Roxanne K. Arzoomanian, Doris K. Grossmann and Hurant Karibian.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, November 15th at...
William F. Santilli
Nov 6, 2017
78, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis A. and Carmella (Misischia) Santilli.
William was the owner of Spectrum Polishing at The Jewelry Center in Johnston for many years before retiring. He served as a member of the Johnston...
John E. Drew, Jr.
Nov 6, 2017
87, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Kent Regency, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Marcello) Drew for 30 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John E. and Mildred (Anderson) Drew, Sr. John was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving during the Korean War. He was then...
Melvin J. Enright
Nov 6, 2017
86, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (DeRita) Enright for sixty-five years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Newton) Enright. Melvin was a machine operator for United Wire Company for many years until his retirement. He was also...
Irene M. (Petrarca) Roccio
Nov 5, 2017
78, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Petrarca and Odelia (Morris) Tartaglia. Irene worked as a press operator for A & H Manufacturing for many years before retiring.
She...
Michael A. Noviello, Ret. WPD
Nov 4, 2017
62, of West Greenwich, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Bergen) Noviello. Born in Providence, he was the son of Wanda (Henry) Noviello of Stafford, VA and the late Alfred A. Noviello, Jr.
Michael was a Detective for the Warwick Police Department for 21...
Elaine Marino
Nov 3, 2017
71, of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at The Miriam Hospital in Providence. Elaine was the beloved partner and best friend of Susan Monk of Bellingham, MA and Pawtucket, RI. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Clementina (DelSanto) Marino. Elaine worked as a mental health counselor for developmentally disabled adults...
Man Lin Lau
Nov 3, 2017
79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Yin Zong (Lin) Lau. Born in Canton China, he was the son of the late Hei Tin Lau and Yuen (Pang) Lau. Man was a chef for many...
John Pakradounian
Oct 31, 2017
of Burbank CA, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was the beloved companion since 1987 of Bonnie Phan. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Nishan and Elizabeth (Shamlian) Pakradounian.
John was a real-estate broker in CA for many years and was a WW-II U.S. Navy veteran....
Joseph L. Perrino, Sr.
Oct 31, 2017
88, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Rita (Marzilli) Perrino. They were married for the past 57 years. He was born in Cranston, a son of the late John and Maria ( Rocchio) Perrino. Mr. Perrino was employed as a computer operator for the State of...
Lorna E. Zoglio
Oct 30, 2017
77, of Johnston, formerly of Western Cranston, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Zoglio. Born in Providence, RI on May 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Romano) DiLeonardo. Lorna worked at “The Silver Lake Annex Center as secretary then...
Anna (Squicciarino) Azzarone
Oct 29, 2017
passed away on Sunday, October 29th and will be reunited with her devoted, late husband Mario “Kite” Azzarone. Born in Providence, Anna was the beloved daughter of the late Vito and Grace Squicciarino. She worked for Rhodes Associates before retiring. She was known for her exceptional baking prowess. Anna always said her desserts were made with TLC, Anna’s baking...
Anthony Pizzi, Sr.
Oct 28, 2017
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Viola (Cortellessa) Pizzi for 69 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Filomena (Indeglia) Pizzi.
Anthony worked as an operating engineer for S & R Construction for 45 years until his retirement. He...
Kim Xin Von
Oct 26, 2017
Kim Xin Von born August 12, 1929 in China and moved to Laos at the age of 19 where he met his wife.
They got married and had 8 kids. 4 girls, 4 boys.
Kim Xin Von was always known as a family man, hardworking and ambitious. He loved to cook for his family and...
Barbara Laborio
Oct 26, 2017
65 passed into eternal life on October 26 at Rhode Island Hospital following a courageous fight from a series of illnesses. She was a life long resident of Cranston. Born in Providence, Barbara was the Daughter of the late
Edward and Katherine ( Coppa ) Laborio. In 2015 Barbara retired following...
Mary "Miss J" Juskalian
Oct 26, 2017
was born to Khosrof and Satenig (Movsesian) Juskalian. Educated in the Providence Public School System, Mary was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Columbia University, Teachers’ College. She was an extraordinary person who took advantage of the many opportunities provided to her, accomplishing many things along life’s path. True to her ethnicity,...
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