OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


David J. Crook, Sr. Ret. PPD

David J. Crook, Sr. Ret. PPD

Aug 27, 2017

89, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27 at his home in Narragansett surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Amelia “Millie” (Vitulli) Crook. Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond and Winifred (Ramsdell) Crook.

David was a US Coast Guard and US Navy...

Kay E. "Katherine" (House)  Flynn

Kay E. "Katherine" (House) Flynn

Aug 26, 2017

of Carriage Way, North Providence, RI, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Flynn, Esq.  Born in Herrin, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine (Carter) House.

Kay was a legal secretary for many years before retiring.

Relatives and friend...

Carmine A. Iacone

Carmine A. Iacone

Aug 26, 2017

69, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Jean( Marzilli) Iacone.  He was born in Providence, a son of the late Carmine and Parlmena (Aquilante) Iacone. Mr. Iacone was a Registered Nurse at RI Hospital for many years; he was also a Navy veteran serving in Vietnam.

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Marie A. (Fazioli)  Romano

Marie A. (Fazioli) Romano

Aug 25, 2017

91, of Greenville, passed peacefully into the Kingdom of her Lord, and the waiting arms of her Husband, Albert A. Romano, on Friday, August 25, 2017.  Joining Al, in welcoming Marie, were her Father, John Fazioli, her Mother, Carmella (Mainella) Fazioli, her Sister, Judith Cicillini, her Brother, Bernard Fazioli, and, a host of friends, Sisters and Brothers-in-Law, and Nieces...

Patricia L. (Goff)  Branca

Patricia L. (Goff) Branca

Aug 25, 2017

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64. of West Warwick formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 25, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter J. Branca. Born in Attleboro, MA she was a daughter of the late William F. and Thelma (Washington) Goff. Patricia was a member...

Marie E. (Clemente)  Tirocchi

Marie E. (Clemente) Tirocchi

Aug 25, 2017

93, of Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio L. “Tony” Tirocchi. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Barbara (Rickaby) Clemente. Marie was a supervisor for the former Marvel Jewelry...

Claire M. Curtin

Claire M. Curtin

Aug 24, 2017

66, of North Scituate , passed away on August 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Maine , she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Cecile (Cote)  Blais. Claire was a Senior Executive Assistant at Citizens Bank in Cranston for many years. She is survived by her son Brian Curtin and his wife Alitea , her siblings...

Catherine ((Higgins))  Canning

Catherine ((Higgins)) Canning

Aug 24, 2017

of Cranston passed away on Thursday August 24, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence.

She was the wife of the late Richard E. Canning.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Canning) Higgins. Catherine worked for the State of RI as assistant to the director at MHRH...

Rita E. (Fitzsimmons)  Rose

Rita E. (Fitzsimmons) Rose

Aug 24, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of David L. Rose.  Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of George H. Fitzsimmons of Warwick and the late Rose M. (Petreccia) Fitzsimmons.

Rita worked for UPS for the past 27 years; and was...

Marie C. (Ciccone)  Russo

Marie C. (Ciccone) Russo

Aug 23, 2017

93, headed home to her Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 9:20 p.m. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael F. Russo, Jr. Born in Providence,she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Zompa) Ciccone. As a Johnson & Wales and Bryant & Stratton College Graduate, she spent many years in the role of...

Frank J. Montanaro

Frank J. Montanaro

Aug 22, 2017

83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was the beloved husband of sixty years to Madeline (Conca) Montanaro. A lifelong Cranston resident, he was a son of the late Frank A. and Matilda (Cinquegrana) Montanaro.  He was a US Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. He devoted his life to...

Nunzio Lombardi

Nunzio Lombardi

Aug 22, 2017

83, of Johnston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.  He was the beloved companion of Arlene Etchells and was husband of the late Anita (Policelli) Lombardi.  Born in Pico, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and Marianna (Carnevale) Lombardi.

Nunzio was a master gardener and loved his gardening...

Emily D. (Rini)  Palazzo

Emily D. (Rini) Palazzo

Aug 22, 2017

Emily D. (Rini) Palazzo

91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late George Palazzo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Marino) Rini. Emily was a hairdresser...

Carl Robert Krekorian

Carl Robert Krekorian

Aug 21, 2017

of West Warwick, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband for 51 years of Judy Ann (Franco) Krekorian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carl and Emma (Marsocci) Krekorian.

Carl was a plant operator for NORESCO before retiring and served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Besides...

John Pezzillo

John Pezzillo

Aug 21, 2017

89, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at The Cedars in Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred “Millie” (Tucker) Pezzillo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vito and Catherine (Trofia) Pezzillo. John was the owner of Westfield Foods in Greenville; he was also a Captain in...

Marguerite L. (Pirozzi)  D'Attilio-Corso

Marguerite L. (Pirozzi) D'Attilio-Corso

Aug 20, 2017

88, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of Pasquale Corso, Sr. of Exeter and the late Americo D’Attilio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Tortolani) Pirozzi.

Besides her husband she is survived by her children, Lola...

Eugenia (Pallas)  Zaharakos

Eugenia (Pallas) Zaharakos

Aug 19, 2017

of Providence, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Peter K. and Mary (Vollis) Pallas; and step-daughter to the late Stamatia (Avdoulos) Pallas.

Eugenia was employed at the former Uncas Mfg. Company before starting her family. She...

Andria A. (Alesandre) Cappelletti

Andria A. (Alesandre) Cappelletti

Aug 19, 2017

64, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home after illness. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of the late George Phaneuf and Neralla (Vianello) Accaoui. She was also the daughter of Dr. Ghazi Accaoui. Andria was a teacher and owner of Story Land Preschool in Bristol. She loved children and her business,...

Robert A. "Bobby" Ricci

Robert A. "Bobby" Ricci

Aug 17, 2017

35, of Hope, RI and Irvine, CA, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Born in Providence, he was the son of James and Elizabeth (Ucci) Ricci. Robert was a General Contractor / Electrician for Lowe North Construction before going on to start his own business, Ricci Services and Electrical.

Besides his parents, he is survived by...

Basil A. Donato

Basil A. Donato

Aug 17, 2017

76, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (DiBona) Donato.  Born in Central Falls, RI he was the son of the late Anthony and Eugenie (Fahmy) Donato.

Basil was the former owner of The Cookie Lady in Johnston for...

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