OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Despina (Paroulidis)  Izzo

Despina (Paroulidis) Izzo

May 7, 2017

44, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning. Her expansive heart, easy laughter, and beautiful smile will be missed by everyone blessed to know her. Despina was an amazing wife, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, and she had a way of immediately befriending nearly everyone she met.

Despina valued everyone, but her relationship...

Agnes M. (Souza)  Corso

Agnes M. (Souza) Corso

May 7, 2017

69, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late James Corso. Born in San Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Souza and Alexandrina (Cabral) Souza. Agnes was a jewelry worker for various jewelry companies in...

Edith C. (Mussells)  Davis

Edith C. (Mussells) Davis

May 6, 2017

Edith Davis was born in Danvers, Massachusetts, as the fifth of the six children of Estella and George A. Mussells. She grew up in Reading, Massachusetts, and graduated from Simmons College in Boston.

In 1940, Edith married Roger L. Davis and led the life of a Navy officer's wife, moving from place to place wherever...

Anthony DiStefano

Anthony DiStefano

May 6, 2017

82, of Potomac MD and formerly of RI passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Helen L. Wolfe; dear brother of Theodore (Kathy Bouthillier) DiStefano; dear brother of the late John DiStefano; Brother in law of Corinne and Bradford Southworth; uncle of Denise DiStefano, Paul (Stefanie Karambelas) DiStefano, Ellen (David) Feole and their...

Marie V. (Piccolantonio)  Olerio

Marie V. (Piccolantonio) Olerio

May 6, 2017

94, of North Kingstown, formerly a resident of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at South County Nursing Home, North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Olerio, Sr. Born in Milford, MA she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Lena (Tocci) Piccolantonio.

Marie grew up in...

Genevieve M. (Grattan)  Caroselli

Genevieve M. (Grattan) Caroselli

May 6, 2017

95, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Remus F. Caroselli. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (O’Connor) Grattan.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Anne C. Reenstierna and her husband Eric of Newton, MA,...

William T. "Chilly" Carey

William T. "Chilly" Carey

May 5, 2017

of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5th at RI Hospital.  He was the best friend and husband of Lori A. (Mayberry) Martin.  Born in Fall River, MA, Bill was a son of the late John C. Carey, Sr. and Corinne E. (O’Neil) Carey.  Mr. Carey was a Gas Truck Operator for Shell Oil and Cumberland Farms for...

Teresa A. (Nocera)  Lucca

Teresa A. (Nocera) Lucca

May 4, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Cherry Hill Nursing Center in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Lucca.  Born in Baia Latina, Italy, Teresa was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Caterina (Zingaro) Nocera.

She is survived by her children Anthony Lucca and his wife Valerie of Westfield,...

Jane A. (Promades)  Tigano

Jane A. (Promades) Tigano

May 3, 2017

55, of Pawtucket, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was the beloved wife of sixteen years to William M. Tigano of Pawtucket.

Born in Providence and raised in Barrington, she was a daughter of Carroll F. Promades of Riverside and the late Angela (Panas) Promades. Jane was a graduate of...

Malcolm P. Kaloustian

Malcolm P. Kaloustian

May 3, 2017

of Blackrock Rd., Coventry, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at The Cedars in Cranston. He was the beloved husband for 46 years of Joann P. (Petrucelli) Kaloustian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter M. and Gertrude S. (Kanarian) Kaloustian.

Malcolm was self-employed in the construction industry for over 40 years. ...

Anthony M. Gizzarelli

Anthony M. Gizzarelli

May 3, 2017

98, of Coventry passed away on May 3, 2017 peacefully at home.  He was born on February 8, 1919 in Providence to the late Michael and Louise (Pitassi) Gizzarelli. He was self-employed and owned his own business, Dial Battery for 20 years, a U.S. Army Airforce Veteran serving during WWII, a dedicated Red Sox fan and a devoted family...

Angelo DeFusco

Angelo DeFusco

May 2, 2017

74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of fifty-one years to Evelyn P. (Acciardo) DeFusco. Born in Casserta, Italy he was a son of the late Raffaele and Concetta (Licchardi) DeFusco. Angelo was a machine operator for the former American Insulated Wire Company of Cranston for...

Dorothea 'Dottie' (Lostocco)  Capotosto

Dorothea 'Dottie' (Lostocco) Capotosto

May 1, 2017

87, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017.  She was the wife of the late Raymond S. Capotosto.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alessandro and Beatrice (Verdolotti) Lostocco.

Dorothea was known as “Mrs. Capy.”  She worked as a manger of Lerner Shops for many years until her retirement.  Dorothea loved...

Thomas R. Vessella

Thomas R. Vessella

Apr 30, 2017

80, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 30, 2017, in the comfort of his home. He was the beloved husband of fifty-nine years to Elaine M. (Pallante) Vessella. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Antonio L.G. Vessella, Sr. and Anna (Crudale) Vessella. Tom served in the Rhode Island...

Pasquale "Charlie" Feula

Pasquale "Charlie" Feula

Apr 30, 2017

95, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2017 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (Lombari) Feula. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Filomena (Di Carolis) Feula. Charlie worked at Imperial Knife Company for many years until his retirement. He served...

Richard White

Richard White

Apr 30, 2017

99, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He would have been 100 years old on May 16th. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Petrone) White for 70 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Eva White.

He...

Esther Y. (Palombo)  Chille

Esther Y. (Palombo) Chille

Apr 30, 2017

of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Chille. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Vittoria (Pistacchio) Palombo.

Esther worked at Trifari Jewelry for many years until its closing and later at Universal Optical until her retirement.

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William T. Lippe, Jr.

William T. Lippe, Jr.

Apr 29, 2017

William T. Lippe Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in his home in Narragansett, Rhode Island surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New York City and spent most of his life in Leonia, NJ. Affectionately known as “Bear” to his family and friends, he is survived by his devoted wife, Penny and their beloved...

Philip B. D'Arezzo, Sr.

Philip B. D'Arezzo, Sr.

Apr 29, 2017

67, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Martino) D’Arezzo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Battista and Angelina (DiMuccio) D’Arezzo. Philip was also the husband of the late Linda J. D’Arezzo. He was a fireman for...

Joseph A. Salemi

Joseph A. Salemi

Apr 29, 2017

75, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the R.I. Veterans Home in Bristol.  He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Russas) Salemi.  Born in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Joseph “Pete” and Josephine (Governale) Salemi.

Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War era.

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