Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 6, 2017

57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017 holding in her heart the overflowing love and support of family, friends, colleagues and clients. She is survived by her treasured daughters, Kate and Liz Rosbottom, and their dad, Ken Rosbottom; her admired sister and brother-in-law, Tricia and Steve Hennessy. She was predeceased by her parents,...

Jul 6, 2017

passed away on July 6, 2017 at 91 years of age. She was born in Cranston and was the daughter of the late Francis and Minnie (Bertsch) Braun. She was the wife of the late Anthony R. Di Bona. Florence is survived by her son Anthony Di Bona and daughter Charlene Di Bona, both of Cranston. Florence was the...

Jul 6, 2017

of Cumberland, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2017 at the Mount St. Rita Health Center, Cumberland. She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Joseph Abbatematteo. Beloved mother of Renee Rousselle of Blackstone, MA, Cheryl Abbatematteo, RN of Cumberland and Joseph Abbatematteo Jr. of CT. Beloved Mother-in-law of Robert Rousselle and JoAnn...

Jul 4, 2017

68, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Rufo) Lyden for 36 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John R. Lyden, Sr., and Florence (Butler) Lyden. Mr. Lyden was a purchasing and production manager for many years until his retirement. After...

Jul 3, 2017

74 , of St. Cloud, FL, was called home to our Lord, on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Kissimmee, FL. Born in Providence, RI to Stanley J. and Nellie (Evonska) Zawislak, she was the oldest of 3 children. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Providence, then went on to employment at New England

Jul 2, 2017

formerly of Elm St., Warwick, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Yarumian.  Born in Tarsous, Armenia, she was the daughter of the late Onnig and Zarouhie (Diramerian) Minelian.

Rose was a dressmaker for many years before retiring.

She was the...

Jul 2, 2017

of North Providence, passed away peacefully in Warren, RI on Sunday, July 2nd. Sal was a hard working family man who honorably served his country in the US Navy and was a proud member of the Greatest Generation. He joins his late parents Peter and Rose (Picillo) Minicucci, and late siblings Peter Minicucci and Evelyn Erhman, while rejoining his...

Jul 2, 2017

96, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. He was the loving husband of Adele (Sarro) Marinosci for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Angelo Marinosci and Alleanza Panicacci. Mr. Marinosci was a carpenter for Public Works Department, C.B. of Davisville and Quonset Point Naval Air...

Jul 2, 2017

87, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown.  He was married to his “lovely bride” Rita (Iannuccillo) McNeill for 54 years.  Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Geatar) McNeill.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children,...

Jul 1, 2017

Frances A. (Spirito) Cardillo

96, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at The Bridge at Cherry Hill, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Cardillo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Camillo and Ann (DeLuca) Spirito. Frances was a Home Health Aid for the VNA for over...

Jul 1, 2017

82, of Cornell St., Cranston, passed away on July 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she is survived by her beloved husband Louis Ruggieri, her son Salvatore Ruggieri and her daughters Sally Cacchiotti and Gina Ruggieri. She was adored by her grandchildren, Shayla and Stephen Cacchiotti, Jr. and Luciano Ruggieri.

She was a...

Jul 1, 2017

formerly of Johnston, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Martha was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Procaccini.  She was the daughter of the late Michele and Rosina (LaFazia) Bellotti.  She was born in Providence, RI and resided in Johnston for more than 60 years.

Martha...

Jun 30, 2017

of Brookdale West Bay, West Shore Rd., Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Nishan and Elizabeth (Shamlian) Pakradounian.

Jacob worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 40 years and was a clerk at the Turnkey...

Jun 30, 2017

87, of East Greenwich and Boca Raton, FL, passed away at home on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Oliverio. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mildred (Santorelli) Capasso.

Marie and her late husband were the owners and operators of Samuel Oliverio Builder for...

Jun 30, 2017

88, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of John M. Vitulli. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Filippo and Nancy (DiSaia) DiNezza. Angelina graduated from Central High School and attended Bryant College. She then moved to Cranston where she...

Jun 28, 2017

of Cranston, RI entered eternal life on June 28, 2017 in Kingman, AZ. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Rabaiotti. They had been married 64 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Arcangela (Boezi) Celani.

A loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, Connie was the proud mother of...

Jun 28, 2017

passed quietly and comfortably on Wednesday June 28th surrounded by his loving wife, Colleen Crudele and daughter Alesandra Raimondo-Paolino, as well as close family and friends. Steve was the son of the late Nicholas and Lorraine (Dickens) Ortoleva. Steve was a member of the Rhode Island Bar and a practicing family law attorney for more than thirty years, and...

Jun 28, 2017

of Melrose St., Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of William T. McDevitt.  Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of Raymond Landry of Johnston and the late Barbara (Monti) Landry.

Maryanne was a licensed practical nurse and received her degree...

Jun 27, 2017

62, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of thirty-two years to Charles R. Underhill. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Farnesi) Ferriera. Linda was an educator at New England Technical Institute in Warwick for ten years, prior to being...

Jun 27, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her home in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Mizzoni. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Rampini) Carbone. Dorothy worked at the Temporary Disability Department for the State of Rhode Island for many years, until her retirement. She...