Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
John J. "Jack" DeLorenzo
May 20, 2017
of Dedham, MA, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Born in Providence, RI, he was the devoted son of the late Edward and Marion (Bonanni) DeLorenzo and dear brother of the late Judith Marziali. He is survived by his loving nieces, Kara Marziali and Dayna Mendolia; brother-in-law Ralph Marziali; four great-nephews; several cousins; and...
Anna R. (Vessella) Schoonmaker
May 20, 2017
77, of Cranston, passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Anna was the beloved wife of the late David T. Schoonmaker. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Anthony L.G. Vessella, Sr. and Anna (Crudale) Vessella. Her life was devoted to her children.
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Margaret (Macera) Merluzzo
May 20, 2017
92, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Erminio Merluzzo . Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Concetta (DiLibero) Macera. Mrs. Merluzzo was a Hair Stylist at Style Beauty Salon for over 40 years until her retirement.
She is...
Gloria C. (Marchetti) Buonanno
May 20, 2017
Gloria, for 68 years, was a loving wife and inseparable companion to her late husband, Albert; a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and true friend. At 95 years young, she was cherished and admired by so many. Gloria was happiest when celebrating with her family, be it a holiday dinner, a casual family...
Tullio J. DiFranco, CWO4 USA (Ret.)
May 20, 2017
91, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home in Cranston. He was the loving husband of Olive C. (Pagliarini) DiFranco, his wife of 65 years.
Born on January 25, 1926 in Warwick, he was the son of the late Antonio and Beatrice (Marsocci) DiFranco, He graduated from Lockwood High School in Warwick in 1942....
Marie E. (Laboissionniere) Sylvestre
May 19, 2017
75, died May 19, 2017. She was born in Providence, RI the only daughter of the late Hilaire and Eva (Pelletier) Laboissionniere. Her mother raised her after her father made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in WWII in October 1944 when she was just two. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and elementary school and Saint...
Albert P. "Bert" DeSalvo
May 18, 2017
91, of Saint Petersburg, Florida (formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island), passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2017 with beloved son and grandson by his side. Born in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, he was a devoted son to the late Pasquale and Frances (Gelardo) DeSalvo, and one of ten children. He honorably served from 1943 to 1945, during the...
Marie (Vallesi) Crudale
May 18, 2017
Marie (Vallesi) Crudale
87, of East Providence, formerly of Coventry, passed away suddenly at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Crudale. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (DeMunzio) Vallesi. Marie was a Gold Star Mother, Saint Mary’s Feast Society Women’s Auxiliary, and the Tabor-Franchi VFW Post...
Margaret A. (Votolato) Esposito
May 18, 2017
Margaret A. (Votolato) Esposito
97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Greenwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Esposito. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Cristina A. (Pistocco) Votolato. Margaret was employed by Sealol Inc. until 1981. She also worked...
John Talone
May 18, 2017
of North Scituate, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Nardolillo) Talone. Born in Providence, John was a son of the late Donato and Felicia (Renzi) Talone. He was a baker for many years and then worked in the jewelry industry, until his retirement.
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Frank A. Paone
May 18, 2017
92, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joan (McElroy) Paone. Born in, and a lifelong resident of Cranston, he was a son of the late Erasmo and Francesca (Nardella) Paone.
Frank was the owner of Paone Trucking, then went...
Jack R. Benintende Jr.
May 17, 2017
76, of Cranston passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rose Mary (Saccoccia) Benintende for 35 years. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Jack R. Benintende Sr., and Dora (Flower) Benintende. Jack was a business man for many years....
Barbara P. (Anatone) Burns
May 17, 2017
81, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of James “Ronnie” Burns for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (Calabro) Anatone.
Barbara worked at Twin River Casino for over 18 years. She also worked as...
Frank R. Zito
May 16, 2017
70, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Port St. Lucie Medical Center, FL. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Glasberg) Zito. Born in Providence he was the only child of the late Frank J. and Elena (Gallo) Zito. Frank was a police officer serving with the Cranston...
Thomas E. Mimande
May 15, 2017
90, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Giorgio) Mimande for 64 years.
Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Alfred and Amelia (McIntyre) Mimande.
Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked as a weaver for 10...
Edward F. Hughes
May 13, 2017
68, of Cranston, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary (nee Glennon) Hughes.
Edward was a lifetime fan of the Boston sport franchises, and in his retirement closely following the Boston Celtics and the Boston Red...
Ann E. (Fiedorowicz) Ragosta
May 13, 2017
of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 48 years of Deacon Armand R. Ragosta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Veresko) Fiedorowicz.
Ann was a teacher assistant for the Cranston School Dept. for 27 years...
THOMAS ROBERT KIRWIN
May 12, 2017
of Chestnut Ave., Cranston, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter G. and Alice M. (Watson) Kirwin.
Mr. Kirwin served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and later in the U.S. Coast...
Daniel 'Butchie' Salzillo
May 12, 2017
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Gaetano and Alberina (Maddlena) Salzillo.
Daniel was a United States Air Force Veteran. After his honorable discharge from the military, he was employed as a letter carrier for...
Raymond E. Volpigno
May 11, 2017
of Providence, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Genevieve (Gagnon) Volpigno.
Raymond was an accountant for various companies for many years.
He is survived by his brothers, Michael Volpigno of Tacoma, Washington and Peter...
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