Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Aug 2, 2017

of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Providence. She was the devoted and loving mother of Mark E. Pacifico.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonetta (Lomastro) Pacifico.

Mary worked at U.S. Rubber Company for 29 years before retiring.

She was...

Jul 31, 2017

90, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Bernard Corsetti.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Christine (Comella) Scandariato.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving daughters, Debra Hockenhull and her husband...

Jul 29, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Victoria (Calitri) LaFazia. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Frank and Bernadette (Vastano) LaFazia. Ernie worked for Dean Columns for 55 years & Interlex at the Main Post office for 15 years. He...

Jul 29, 2017

92, of Providence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of sixty-six years to Latterina (Spaziano) Iacobucci. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francesco and Maria Lucia (Savino) Iacobucci. Attilio was a Civil Engineer for the Department...

Jul 29, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Debra A. (Fratazzi) Ciampanelli for 42 years.  Born in Providence, Ron was a son of the late James and Catherine (Shepherd) Ciampanelli.  Mr. Ciampanelli was the current Operational Manager at T.E. Connectivity for many years.

Besides his...

Jul 28, 2017

85, of Johnston passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 28, 2017, at home. She was the beloved wife of fifty-six years to Carmine “Cal” Corvese, Jr. Born in Johnston, she was one of thirteen children to the late Mariano and Rosa (Paliotto) DiFazio. Linda as she was also known, was a co-owner in...

Jul 28, 2017

a Scalabrinian missionary, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born in Providence on June 14, 1934, the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Russo) Almonte.

Fr. Al took religious vows in the Scalabrinian Congregation on September 9, 1954. He was ordained to the priesthood on March 18, 1961 in Staten Island N.Y. and was...

Jul 28, 2017

89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 28, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and friends. “Marie” as she was affectionately known, was married for 64 years and survived by her loving husband Richard DelFino, Sr. Born in Providence and raised on Federal Hill, Marie was a daughter of the late Francesco and Mary (Agugiaro)...

Jul 26, 2017

70, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his home. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Angelo and Theresa (Paolino) Macari. Robert was a labor equipment operator for the City of Cranston for 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle and loved his dogs Ollie and the late...

Jul 25, 2017

82, of Cranston passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Saccoccia) Stravato. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Louis and Rose(D'Agnillo) Stravato. He is survived by his children, Gail A. Hogan (Stephen) of Cranston, Robert A. Stravato, Jr. (Deborah)...

Jul 23, 2017

Marjorie F. (Walcott) Littlefield Medeiros

89, of Rumford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late James F. Littlefield and Celestino C. Medeiros and was the step-daughter of the late Evelyn Walcott. Born in Boston, she was a daughter...

Jul 23, 2017

Of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Forlingieri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rinaldo and Jenny (Campanella) DiBiasio. Pauline was a co-owner with her husband of PJ’s Rugs in East Providence for many years until their retirement....

Jul 23, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence after a long battle with leukemia.  He was surrounded by his beloved family.  Paul was the dear husband of Barbara (DeScenzo) Anatone for 62 years.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carmela (Calabro) Anatone.  Mr. Anatone was an...

Jul 22, 2017

78, of Coventry, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  He was the former husband of the late Olga (Moskaluk) Trafford.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harold and Catherine (McLaughlin) Trafford.

Robert was a retired Providence Police Officer and then President of S.A.S. Security, Inc. until his...

Jul 21, 2017

108, died peacefully under the kind care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence. She was a resident for six years at the Atria Harborhill in East Greenwich, where she received loving care. Born in Providence, and a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, she was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, Peter Camparone, and her nine...

Jul 20, 2017

95, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Adeline (Storti) Procacini. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Saverio  “Harry”  and Josephine (Montecalvo) Procacini. Mr. Procacini was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 32...

Jul 20, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  Anna was the loving wife of the late Thomas DeSio.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Paolo and Filomena (DiSilvestri) Mandarello.  Anna was employed at the Allendale Insurance, Co. for over 15 years.  Mrs. DeSio was a communicant of St....

Jul 19, 2017

Marie A. (DeNicola) Piscitelli

82, of Narragansett and Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at home. Marie was the beloved wife of sixty-three years to Joseph G. Piscitelli. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony “Trump” and Elvira (Rapone) DeNicola. Marie along with her husband were the owners...

Jul 19, 2017

79, of East Greenwich, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years Pauline (Dubois); sons Paul & wife Kimbery, Marc & wife Sandy and daughter Michelle & son-in-law Al. His 6 beloved grandchildren Greg, Marc Jr, Alex, Zoe, Mia and Victoria. Born in Central Falls, he...

Jul 18, 2017

Harriet A. Affleck (née Henrietta Vucci) of Cranston, RI passed away after a fantastic resort vacation and a brief illness at age 89 on July 18, 2017. Harriet was the youngest of nine, born in East Providence on Flag Day, June 14, 1928. She graduated from East Providence High School. She met her husband, John F. Affleck, under the...