Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Marie L. Sollars
Jun 3, 2024
91, of Cranston passed away on June 3, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Giovannina ( Marchionda) Iacobucci. Marie worked as a clerk at RI Hospital in the medical records department for many years until her retirement.She is survived by her loving children: John Sollars and his wife Roz of CT , Susan...
Patricia (Testa) Barnes
Jun 3, 2024
85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter C. Barnes. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Filomena (Tomao) Testa.
She was the devoted aunt of Jesse P. Gomez, David Gomez and his wife Marisa, and Patricia Gomez; great aunt of...
Steven "Chic" Callahan
Jun 2, 2024
68, of West Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Deborah A. (Henry) Callahan. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Carmella (Travisano) Callahan.
Steven was a graduate of Cranston High School East in 1974. During his time there he was a member of the football...
Raymond F. Cerrito
Jun 2, 2024
84, of Warwick, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Nelson) Cerrito for 58years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Elmer and Theresa (Danella) Cerrito. Raymond was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Later, Raymond became the owner...
Thea M. Neri
May 31, 2024
Thea Neri, 74 of Coventry passed away on Friday May 31, 2024, at her home. Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Constantino and Virginia (Boyajian) Nardolillo. She was the wife of the late Robert Neri.
Thea was a natural caregiver, she was compassionate, empathic, and generous. She had the most amazing personality. Her infectious smile matched with...
Nancy Garafano
May 31, 2024
Nancy Garafano, 96 of Delray Beach, Florida passed away Friday May 31, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Frances (Sinapi) Mandarelli. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse Garafano.
She was survived by her children Gary Garafano and his wife Christine, and Steven Garafano and his...
Charles R. Tanner
May 31, 2024
84, of Cranston passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 surrounded by his devoted family. He was the loving husband of Maureen M. (Kilmartin) Tanner for 59 years. Son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Mutter) Tanner and brother of Kathryn Titus (David) and Richard Tanner.
Charles grew up in Riverside and attended East Providence High School. A U.S. Army...
Diana J. (LaFauci) Colardo
May 31, 2024
87, of East Greenwich (formerly of Cranston) passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Susan (Vitullo) LaFauci.
She is survived by her sons Richard Colardo, Jr. and Christopher Colardo, Esq.; her daughter, Kimberly Nikolaidis and her husband Alexi; and her beloved granddaughters, Tess and Maddie Nikolaidis. She was the sister...
Wayne A. Gambuto
May 30, 2024
Wayne Anthony Gambuto, 72, of Pawtucket passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmela (Geremia) Gambuto. He was the beloved husband of Irit Gambuto for 37 years, and loving father to Sabrina Gambuto O’Shea.Wayne worked in the cold food storage industry for many years. He then went...
Judith Jones Hey
May 29, 2024
died on May 29, 2024.
Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Mary (Shaw) Jones and A. Kenyon Jones, she summered in Narragansett for many years, while maintaining a winter residence in the Rumford section of East Providence. She became a full time resident of Narragansett years ago.
She was a communicant of St. Veronica Chapel.
She attended the Barbizon School of...
Joseph G. Pennacchia
May 27, 2024
Joseph G. Pennacchia, 95 of Cranston passed away on Monday May 27, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Pasquale and Olga (Menna) Pennacchia.
He is survived by his children Joseph M. Pennacchia and his wife Sarah, Lisa Cuddemi, Michael Pennacchia and his wife Stephanie, and Gina Bacon. He is the...
Michael Anthony Capp
May 24, 2024
69, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Brooks) Capp. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Eleanor (Sequin) Capp.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving sons, Christopher Michael Capp, and Michael Justin Capp; cherished granddaughter Brilana; dear sister Cheryl A. Ham; uncle James...
Eva V. (Geremia) Sepe
May 23, 2024
99, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore Sepe and the late Pasco DiFazio. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Tomasso and Rose (Picozzi) Geremia. Eva and Pat DiFazio lived a life in the Air Force for 33 years. She was an exemplary military wife who enjoyed...
Francine L. Martino
May 22, 2024
Francine “Fran” L. Martino, 58 of Johnston passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Dolores (Johnson) Delpha, III. She was the beloved wife of Martin “Marty” Martino, they would have celebrated their 11th Anniversary on July 27th.
After high school Fran went on to Johnson and Wales...
Marcia A. Gomez
May 22, 2024
Marcia A. (Testa) Gomez, 80, of Cheryl Dr., Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Jesse Gomez. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Filomena (Tomao) Testa.Marcia worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.She was the devoted...
Kevin J. Jackson
May 21, 2024
60, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Camden, ME, he was the beloved husband of Jean D. (Bartlett) Jackson and son of Colburn and Judith (Beal) Jackson.
In addition to his wife and parents, Kevin is survived by his loving sons: Jacob Jackson of Littleton, CO; Colby Jackson and his wife Sophie of Wakefield, MA; Luke...
James M. Hicks
May 20, 2024
74, of Cranston passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary-Kay (Manly) Hicks for fifty years.
Born in Bronx, NY he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Lorraine A. (O’Neill) Hicks.
He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in Bronx, NY and attended Fordham University. He received...
Barbara Butmarc
May 19, 2024
Barbara (DiMartino) Butmarc, 89 of Cranston passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Joaquin and Bertha (Symanksi) DiMartino. She was the beloved wife of the late Jospeh A. Butmarc.
Prior to her retirement she was an assembler for many years in the jewelry industry. She...
Lucy Elizabeth Megrdichian
May 19, 2024
Lucy Elizabeth (Kojoian) Megrdichian, 83, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Peter Megrdichian. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late John and Araxie (Ouzounian) Kojoian. Lucy was the devoted mother of John Megrdichian and his wife, Debra of Cranston and Stephen...
Raymond G. Pensalfini
May 17, 2024
95, of Susan Circle, Johnston, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Ilda R. (DeStefanis) Pensalfini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Ida L. (Trivisonno) Pensalfini.Raymond was a bricklayer in the construction industry for many years before retiring; and was a U.S. Korean War veteran....
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