Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Joseph F. Baffoni Esq.
Mar 1, 2017
Joseph F. Baffoni, Esq.,
90, of Narragansett passed away on March 1, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Frank and Anita (Fanella) Baffoni and beloved husband of Clare E. (Beecher) Baffoni and the late Mary (Lucca) Baffoni. Joe was a Navy Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theater. He graduated...
Esther (Iafrati) Caprio
Feb 28, 2017
of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Caprio. They were married for 66 years. Born in Cranston, Esther was a daughter of the late Carlo and Dora (Lanzi) Iafrati. Mrs. Caprio worked for the Ann Wells Salons as a receptionist prior to retiring.
She is...
Carmine DiChiaro
Feb 28, 2017
of Jennings Ave., Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, surrounded by his children. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Scacciotti) DiChiaro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenico and Elisabeta (Bianco) DiChiaro.
Mr. DiChiaro was a distributor for Bachman Snacks and Utz Quality Foods. He was a WW...
Louise (Furia) D'Amore
Feb 27, 2017
Louise D’Amore, formerly of Providence,RI and more recently, Agawam, MA, died on February 27, 2017 at the age of 96. Louise was predeceased by her husband, Louis, who died in Sept. 1995. Louise leaves her loving daughter, Faith Simmons and husband Robert (Bob) Simmons of Agawam, MA. Louise is predeceased by her two brothers and their wives,...
Benjamin A. Mesiti, Esq.
Feb 27, 2017
of Johnston, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, peacefully, after a courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Ashley (D’Amico) Mesiti. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Benito I. and Shirley M. (Fracasso) Mesiti. Benjamin graduated from RI College then went...
Lorraine M. (Corsi) Mello
Feb 25, 2017
71, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was the wife of the late John Mello. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Marabella) Corsi. Lorraine loved to dance, and was a big fan of all things Elvis.
She is survived by her loving nephew and niece John and Pam...
Frances (Puleo) Angelina
Feb 25, 2017
97 of Johnston, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her home in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late George Angelina. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jenny Puleo. Frances was a skilled upholstery seamstress who worked for a number of local interior decorators. ...
Martha A. (Ahlijian) Kevorkian
Feb 24, 2017
of East Greenwich, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Zenas J. Kevorkian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Efdig (Vasilian) Ahlijian.
She was the devoted mother of John A. Kevorkian and his wife Heidi and...
Giacomo 'Jack' J. Cambio
Feb 24, 2017
88, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene (Cippilone) Cambio. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pollastro) Cambio. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War. After his service, he was a self-employed jewelry...
Susan A. (Tartaglia) Colicci
Feb 24, 2017
89, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at South County Nursing and Rehab, North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Colicci. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vincenza (Savastano) Tartaglia. She is survived by her loving children, Victor Colicci Jr. of CT, Susan Collins Trudeau of...
Edna V. (DeRobbio) Emma
Feb 23, 2017
96, of Gansett Ave., Cranston, passed away at home on February 23, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Emma. Born in Providence on April 20, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (DeRobbio) DeRobbio. She lived in Cranston for 65 years.
She leaves her son, Anthony L. Emma and...
Virginia (Paparelli) Buco
Feb 22, 2017
88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Buco. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Soscia) Paparelli. Virginia was a dedicated communicant of St. Mary’s Church. She...
Mary G. (DiLorenzo) Cacchiotti
Feb 22, 2017
of Debbie Dr., Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter C. Cacchiotti. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Rosina (Gentile) DiLorenzo.
Mary graduated from Cranston High School in 1953. She enjoyed spending time with...
James Marsigliano
Feb 21, 2017
69, of Deerfield Beach, Fl passed away on February 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Gosselin) Marsigliano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Leonardo and Gilda (Manera) Marsigliano. Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, James D. Marsigliano of FL and LaLena Porreca of North Providence. He...
Viola (Mallane) Pezza
Feb 21, 2017
91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Biagio Pezza for 70 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alma (Ventetuolo) Mallane.
Viola was also the mother of David Pezza and his wife Gayle, Anthony Pezza and his...
Theresa Esposito
Feb 20, 2017
105, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Antonetta (Bafaro) Esposito. Mrs. Esposito was a jewelry worker for many years.
Theresa is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Salvatore Esposito, Giarcamo Esposito and...
Nicholas Silvestro
Feb 19, 2017
22, of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in Providence, he was the son of Gina Silvestro of Johnston and Ronald C. Silvestro, Jr. of North Providence.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents Jean Lynch of Johnston and the late Joseph Rinaldi; paternal grandparents Ronald Silvestro, Sr. and Frances...
Mary Jane Alviano
Feb 19, 2017
68, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Michael Alviano. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Irene (Menna) Lombardo.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving sons, Michael Alviano and his wife Tara, Robert Alviano, David Alviano and...
Antonia (Alikakos) Giannakakos
Feb 18, 2017
Antonia Giannakakos (Alikakos), soon to be 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Vasiliki of Lakonia, Greece, she immigrated to the US with her husband and children in 1969 and has lived in Warwick, Danbury, CT, and Narragansett. She was the beloved wife of late George Giannakakos and the loving daughter...
Frances M. "Fran" Clavin
Feb 18, 2017
94, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William Clavin Sr. Born in Central Falls; she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Beaugrand) Charleson. Fran was a bookkeeper at Law Trucking Company for many years until her retirement....
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