OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Margaret A. (Votolato)  Esposito

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Muriel Jean Perry

Muriel Jean Perry

May 10, 2017

85, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was the beloved wife of Christopher E. Perry Sr., for 66 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Coupe) Martin. Mrs. Perry was a baker for Cranston High School West for 19 years. Muriel...

Lucy L. (Macera) Conte

Lucy L. (Macera) Conte

May 10, 2017

95, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Hopkins Manor, Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Conte. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Francesco Macera and Concetta (DiLibero) Macera Ardente.

Lucy is survived by her loving children, Dennis F. Conte Sr., of Johnston and Virginia...

Giuseppe Mirabile

Giuseppe Mirabile

May 10, 2017

99, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Calandrino) Mirabile.  They were married February 20, 1949 in Memfi, Italy, his birthplace, and also served in the Italian Army during the Second World War.

Besides his wife, he is survived...

William J. "Billy" Danti

William J. "Billy" Danti

May 9, 2017

William J. “Billy” Danti 83, a lifelong resident of Johnston passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Johnston on Tuesday May 9th 2017.  He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Hanley) Danti for 58 years.

Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Joseph Danti...

Jordan Kim

Jordan Kim

May 8, 2017

Jordan Kim was granted his angel wings on May 8th 2017, following a long illness. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Jordan had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

Jordan’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that...

Dora (Bruno)  Florenz

Dora (Bruno) Florenz

May 8, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 8th at RI Hospital.  She was the wife of Rolando Florenz.  Born in Belmonte Calabro, Italy, Dora was a daughter of the late Domenic and Rosa (Marano) Bruno.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Roland Florenz and his wife Patricia, Domenic Florenz and his wife MaryBeth, all...

Eve N. (DiPetrillo)  Piscione

Eve N. (DiPetrillo) Piscione

May 7, 2017

of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife for 39 years of Nicholas Piscione, Jr.  Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Serabian) DiPetrillo.

Eve graduated from Rhode Island College and was...

Leah (Petrecca)  Catelli

Leah (Petrecca) Catelli

May 7, 2017

106, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 7, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J. Catelli, Jr. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Caruolo) Petrecca.

Leah was one of the first women to graduate from Bryant College. Later she was employed as...

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