OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Jo-Ann A. (Valvo) Calvino

Jo-Ann A. (Valvo) Calvino

Jun 19, 2024

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of John (Jack) N. Calvino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine (Langella) Valvo.

Besides her husband, she was the loving mother of John N. Calvino, II and his wife Stacy of Cranston, Christopher M....

Richard N D’Ambra, Sr.

Richard N D’Ambra, Sr.

Jun 19, 2024

56, of North Scituate, passed away on June 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in his home. 

He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and was the son of the late Richard P. D'Ambra and Lorraine (Mastrofine) Porcaro as well as his step father Arthur Porcaro of North Providence. Richard was a devoted and loving father to Richard N. D'Ambra...

Rudolph "Rudy" C. Sanda

Rudolph "Rudy" C. Sanda

Jun 18, 2024

Rudolph “Rudy” Sanda, 86, of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Marie E. (Rotondo) Sanda. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Rudolph Sanda and Helen (Tiefenbach) Zeman.

 

In addition to his wife Marie, to whom he was married for 52 years, he was the devoted and...

Marie Rozzero

Marie Rozzero

Jun 18, 2024

96, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Saint Elizabeth Home. She was the beloved wife of Richard J. Rozzero (“Dick”) and the loving mother of Linda Marie (Rozzero) Ousterhout and Richard J. Rozzero II, both of Narragansett. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Palma (DelSesto) Petrucci. 

Until Dick passed...

Paula J. Singleton

Paula J. Singleton

Jun 18, 2024

82, of Warwick, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Singleton. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Scorpio) Montaquila, Sr.

She was the step-mother of Mary Troy, Andrew Singleton and the late Edward Singleton Jr. She leaves behind 5...

Inez D. Mangiacapra

Inez D. Mangiacapra

Jun 16, 2024

Inez D. Mangiacapra, 94 of Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of Johnston passed away on June 16, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Vincenza (Petteruti) Gugliemetti. She was the wife of the late Luciano Mangiacapra.

She was a longtime employee of Star Market, working as an office clerk. She was an avid reader and was...

Joseph P. Stravinsky

Joseph P. Stravinsky

Jun 14, 2024

73, of Johnston, Rhode Island died peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Friday, June 14th surrounded by his family. 

He was born in Scranton, PA to the late Stanley F. Stravinsky and Veronica Burda Stravinsky. 

He loved the outdoors and spent most of his time freshwater fishing and hunting. He loved taking family trips to the Poconos to visit his...

Michael Colacone

Michael Colacone

Jun 13, 2024

94, of Johnston passed away Thursday June 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherina (D’Ercole) Colacone.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Gesualdi) Colacone. Michael is survived by his daughter Brenda Gentile of Johnston and fiancé Michael Almonte, and his son Michael Colacone, Ret, CPD...

Vito Paglia

Vito Paglia

Jun 13, 2024

88, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 66 years of Dolores (Coppola) Paglia. Born in Panni, Italy, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Maria (Lapolla) Paglia.

A hair stylist for 65 years, he was the owner of Vito’s Hair...

Orial Anne (Banks) Redd

Orial Anne (Banks) Redd

Jun 11, 2024

100, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024. She was previously married to the late M. Paul Redd.

 Born in Port Chester, NY and raised in Rye, NY, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Ethel Marie (Griffin) Banks.

 Mrs. Redd and her husband Paul won a landmark housing discrimination case in 1962 and appeared in...

Suzanne M. Townsend

Suzanne M. Townsend

Jun 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Suzanne M. Townsend, 71, of South Kingstown, who peacefully departed on June 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence, the first daughter of nine children to the late Everett and Marie (Archambault) Townsend. Suzanne graduated from St. Xavier High School. She spent many years...

Nathan J Ryan

Nathan J Ryan

Jun 10, 2024

46, of East Providence passed away on June 10, 2024.  Born in Providence , he was the beloved son of James G. Ryan (Cecile Terenzi Ryan) and Evelyn ( Willard) Ryan.   Nathan was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School, then attended Seton Hall University where he received his Bachelors degree.   After graduating college he worked in medical sales...

Ruth Preziosi

Ruth Preziosi

Jun 10, 2024

Rutina "Ruth" Preziosi was the youngest of twelve children born to Italian immigrants Giovanni and Agrippina Preziosi. Though born in Rhode Island, Ruth became a California girl while still a child when her family moved to Fresno, California. She had a love for learning and discovered that she was quite good at school. After attending college in Fresno, Ruth wanted...

William J. Marandola

William J. Marandola

Jun 9, 2024

80, of North Providence, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Louise (Mollo) Marandola. 

William worked as a produce manager for Almac’s and then later at Stop & Shop before retiring. He was a founding member of the basketball league at Evans Field in North...

Sara M Coletti

Sara M Coletti

Jun 8, 2024

36, of Arlington, Virginia previously of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away June 8, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Zielinski. They were married for the past 2 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Stephen and Pamela ( Lee) Coletti. Sara worked in software sales. 

Besides her husband and parents she is survived by her...

Robert A. Iozzi

Robert A. Iozzi

Jun 7, 2024

 73, of Johnston, passed away Friday June 7, 2024 at home.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Angelina (Rago) Iozzi.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston Monday June 17, 2024 at 11am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Cross Church 654 Hartford Ave. Providence at 12 noon....

Albert DiFilippo

Albert DiFilippo

Jun 7, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the age of 86. Albert and his wife Joanne (Cola) DiFilippo were married for over 50 years, sharing a lifetime of memories. Born in Providence to the late Albert and Clementina (Morelli) DiFilippo, Albert was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. In addition to his...

Albert R. Messier, Jr.

Albert R. Messier, Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

64, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Linda A. (Bartnick) Messier.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert, Sr. and Gloria (Leveillee) Messier.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Nicole Messier, Christopher Messier; stepchildren Clayton Dilello III, Ryan Dilello, Elliott Rooney; grandchildren Angela LaFlemme, Michaela...

Ernest Walter Campagnone

Ernest Walter Campagnone

Jun 4, 2024

94, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston.  He was the loving companion for 29 years of Penny L. (Kemplin) Mendillo.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Elizabeth (DeFilippo) Campagnone.

Ernest worked in the construction industry for many years before retiring and was a member of Teamsters Local...

Salvatore J. Sepe

Salvatore J. Sepe

Jun 4, 2024

94, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. He was a devoted husband who lovingly cared for his wives Jennie (Calabrese) Sepe and Eva (Geremia) Sepe for many years before their passing. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Capirchio) Sepe. Mr. Sepe was a cabinet maker...

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