Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 10, 2017

63, of Providence, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Gilda (Annaldo) Maggiacomo, Sr.  She was an active communicant of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Providence.

Gilda is survived by her loving brother Philip Maggiacomo, Jr. and his wife Janice of Cranston; dear...

Mar 9, 2017

68, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of the late Enrico C. Maccarone, Ret. CPD.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Lillian D. (Miller) Forrest of Cranston and the late John N. Forrest.

She was the loving sister of Joan Nicoll, William Forrest and Donna Farmanian.

Mar 8, 2017

88, of Cranston passed away Wednesday March 8, 2017 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston.  She was the wife of the late Charles L. Connolly and the late Walter R. Craddock Jr.

Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Louise (Martin) LaFrance. Prior to moving to Cranston she had resided in Johnston,...

Mar 6, 2017

Born on Palm Sunday, April 6, 1930, she was the widow of Ronald A. Florio who was 48 when he died in January 1979.  She was married 11 weeks to Theodore Shamie when he died in February 1988.  Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Gennarina (Fiorellino) Aloia.

She was the mother...

Mar 6, 2017

69, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, March 06, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of Clyde Cameron. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Domenic Paolucci and the late Dora (Del Gallo) Paolucci.

Joyce was employed as a secretary for Arpin Van Lines for many years before...

Mar 5, 2017

of Providence, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Dina Spaziano Cochrane.

Born in Providence, he was the son of Henry J. Cochrane, Jr (Rose) and the late Linda (Schiavulli) Cochrane.

Henry was a member of the St. John’s 1P Lodge and was a 3rd degree...

Mar 5, 2017

36, of West Warwick, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Stephanie (Marchese) Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of Jeanne (Lemay) Smith and the late Emil C. Smith.

Ralf was a twelve year US Coast Guard Veteran, with numerous accolades and medals. He was also...

Mar 5, 2017

of North Providence and Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. He was the beloved son of the late Jasper and Agnes (Yegiaian) Rustigian; dear brother of the late Ralph B. Rustigian, Alice C. Anjoorian, Norma A. Shooshan, and Norman J. Rustigian; and loving uncle to six nephews and nieces, Harry Anjoorian Jr. of VA, Jeffrey...

Mar 5, 2017

88, of Sandwich, MA, formerly of Warwick and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at home. Estelle fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the beloved wife of sixty-eight years to Archangelo “Joseph” Iemma. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Helen...

Mar 5, 2017

100 years old, of Glenwood Avenue, Cranston, died on Sunday, March 5, 2017.   Mario “Jim” Maccarone was predeceased by his beloved wife Lucia Maccarone (Giuliani), who died in June of 2008.  They were married for 66 years and raised their four children in the Eden Park section of Cranston.  He was also predeceased by his sisters Esther (Alviti) and...

Mar 4, 2017

84, of Hallandale, Florida and Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017 at Regional Memorial Hospital, Hollywood, Florida with his family by his side. He was the husband of Rosa (Ragno) Giarrusso. They were married for 62 years. Born in Vieste, Foggia, Italy to Angelo Giarrusso and Donata (Rinaldi) Giarrusso, Leonardo emigrated to USA in...

Mar 4, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017.  She was the wife of the late John F. Arcuri and Robert H. Capasso.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Giovannina (Russo) Gamba.

She is survived by her daughter Sandra Arcuri Binns and her husband Peter of Cranston and was also the...

Mar 4, 2017

59, of Woonsocket, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by his wife, family and close friends. He was the loving husband of Frances (Golombiewski) for 26 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Virginia (Petrucci) Archetto. Michael was a master electrician owning and operating...

Mar 4, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Cesarina Hernandez.  Born in the Dominican Republic, Steven was a son of the late Osvaldo and Emma Hernandez.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his two daughters Maribel Hernandez Drost of MD and Stephanie...

Mar 3, 2017

formerly of Donelson St., Providence, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was the wife of the late Albert Avedissian.  Born in Syria, a daughter of the late Barkev and Altoon (DerArsenian) Chamalian, she moved to France in 1924 before coming to Providence in 1961.

Seranouche was a dress maker and co-owner with her husband of...

Mar 3, 2017

59, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017, at home. Born in Providence, he was a son of Pasco L. Izzo, Sr. and Catherine (Pintarelli) Izzo of Cranston. Ron was a hair stylist employed by Vidal Sassoon in New York City and Paul Mitchell Company in Florida for twelve years before his retirement in 1999 due...

Mar 3, 2017

of Johnston, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 3, 2017.  He was the devoted husband of Lucille “Lou” (Gaglione) Dottor.  They had been married for 53 years.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his dear sons, Corado (wife Denise) of Cranston, Christopher of Johnston and Craig (wife Alison) of Hope and seven beloved grandchildren,...

Mar 2, 2017

77, of Briarwood Meadows – Quaker Lane, Warwick, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife for 56 years of Edward H. DeCamp.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Scarduzio) Lembo. Dorothy was an active member at St. Egberts Church in Morehead City,...

Mar 1, 2017

of Greenville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 1, 2017 at RI Hospital in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Barbuto) Jackvony.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Viola (Storti) Jackvony. Frank was a former mortgage broker for over 30 years before retiring, and...

Mar 1, 2017

91, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Richards. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Pucci) Santoro. Mollie was a jewelry worker for Uniroyal and Vargas Manufacturing for many years before her retirement.

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