OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


John S. Barattini

John S. Barattini

Feb 1, 2017

77, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Regina (Fiondella) Barattini.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Martino) Barattini.

John’s first jobs were at the Johnny Shell Service Station and Narragansett Brewery.  He...

Donald A. Costantino

Donald A. Costantino

Jan 31, 2017

of North Providence and formerly of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Saundra A. (Di Petrillo, Colletti) Costantino and the late Rhoda E. (Carnevale) Costantino.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Almerindo and Elena (Greco) Costantino.  Mr. Costantino...

Ann V. (Ferragamo) Pecchia

Ann V. (Ferragamo) Pecchia

Jan 30, 2017

75, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Pecchia Sr., for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Iannozzi) Ferragamo. Ann worked for Unit Tool Company for many years until her retirement....

Ronald R. Grande

Ronald R. Grande

Jan 29, 2017

81, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Anna (Fusco) Grande. Ronald worked as an Insurance agent for John Hancock for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the St. Bartholomew’s Society and...

Lori A. Brown

Lori A. Brown

Jan 29, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Susie A. Brown.

She is survived by her loving sister Susan Brown of West Warwick, many aunts, uncles and cousins, and was an honorary “Auntie” to Alyssa, Daniel and Katelyn. Lori loved spending...

Frank P. DiCenso

Frank P. DiCenso

Jan 29, 2017

of Borden Ave., Johnston, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  Born in Derby, CT, he was the beloved son of Giulia D. DiCenso of Johnston and the late Dante P. DiCenso.

Frank was a custodian in the hospital and jewelry industries for many years.

Besides his mother, he...

Rita M. (Riendeau)  Vanhouwe

Rita M. (Riendeau) Vanhouwe

Jan 29, 2017

Rita M. (Riendeau) Vanhouwe

94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late George F. Vanhouwe. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Yvonne (Vincent) Riendeau.

She is survived by her loving daughter,...

Mary (Mastroeni) Bisignano

Mary (Mastroeni) Bisignano

Jan 28, 2017

96, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at West Shore Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Bisignano. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Katherine (D’Amico) Mastroeni. Mrs. Bisignano was a seamstress for NATCO for many years.

Mary is survived by her loving...

Juanita L. David

Juanita L. David

Jan 28, 2017

86, of Cranston, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Arturo M. David. Born on July 12, 1930, in Leyte, Philippines, she immigrated to Rhode Island with her family in 1980.

Juanita is survived by her 10 children: ...

Lorraine M. (Penza)  Lucas

Lorraine M. (Penza) Lucas

Jan 28, 2017

49, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Jon W. Lucas. They were married for the past 14 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Corrine (Barbato) Penza of Johnston and the late Ovidio Penza. Mrs. Lucas worked as...

Barbara E. (Murgo)  Tannenbaum

Barbara E. (Murgo) Tannenbaum

Jan 25, 2017

81, of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away on January 25, 2017 at home after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Tannenbaum. Born in Providence on May 10, 1935, she was the devoted daughter of John and Helen (Colicci) Murgo. She is survived by her brother, John and his wife Mary Jo,...

Madeline (Bordone)  Vellucci

Madeline (Bordone) Vellucci

Jan 22, 2017

91, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of the late Tomas S. Vellucci.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Carolina (Cervini) Bordone.

Madeline worked as an Administrative Secretary for several companies including the BIF General Signal Corporation before her retirement.

She...

Jean B. (Barbato)  Pitocchelli

Jean B. (Barbato) Pitocchelli

Jan 22, 2017

83, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of John Pitocchelli of Cranston.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (Cambio) Barbato.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving daughter, Gayle Pezza and...

Mary Taraian

Mary Taraian

Jan 22, 2017

formerly of Amelia St., North Providence, passed away peacefully January 22, 2017 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Barsam and Haiganoush “Agnes” (Bedigian) Taraian; beloved sister of Peter Taraian and his wife Roberta of Barrington and Teresa Taraian of East Providence.  She was the dear...

Carol A. (Lisi)  Germani

Carol A. (Lisi) Germani

Jan 19, 2017

of Edaville Ct., Warwick, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife for 30 years of Domenic L. Germani.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Christine (Ricci) Lisi and Joseph Lisi.

Carol was a human resource professional in the computer industry...

Helen A. (Lombardi)  Russo

Helen A. (Lombardi) Russo

Jan 19, 2017

93, a lifelong resident of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Russo.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Adelina (Conca) Lombardi.

She was the founder of Russo’s Enterprise, Inc. and worked for over 50...

Juana (Velasquez)  Sanchez

Juana (Velasquez) Sanchez

Jan 18, 2017

79, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugo Sanchez. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Mauricio and Ofelia Velasquez.

Juana was a true entrepreneur. She owned...

Clara M. DelBonis

Clara M. DelBonis

Jan 18, 2017

91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at Kent Regency, Warwick. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Carlo and Maria (Stamegna) DelBonis. Clara was an assembler for the former Bulova Watch Company of Providence for many years before her retirement. She was a bus monitor for the Cranston School Department for twelve years. Clara was a...

EVELYN (DeQUATTRO)  RAINONE

EVELYN (DeQUATTRO) RAINONE

Jan 18, 2017

of Morgan Health Center Johnston passed on Thursday January 18, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Michaelangelo Rainone. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Rose (Petterutto) DeQuattro. Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of Michael J. Rainone and dear sister of Albert DeQuattro and his wife Patricia.

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Jeffrey A. Berard

Jeffrey A. Berard

Jan 17, 2017

of Cranston passed away unexpectedly due to complications from Crohn’s disease on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of the late Nina M. Ellard. Born in Weymouth, MA he was the loving son of Robert Berard and his wife Donna of Ashland, MA and Kathleen Morini of Jupiter, FL.

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