Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Melina M. (Tateosian) Akalarian
Aug 29, 2024
98, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Akalarian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nishan and Berjoohi (Simonian) Tateosian.
Melina worked in the business office of Cranston Public Schools for many years, and most recently in the guidance office at Cranston High...
Robert P. Baglini
Aug 29, 2024
85, of Valrico, FL and formerly of Cranston, RI passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Donna Jean (DeSimone) Baglini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Angelina (Santangelo) Baglini.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughters, Donna Peluso and Diane Hagopian (Robert); cherished grandchildren Ashley Peluso...
Clarke E. "Ted" Ryder, Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
59, went to be with the Lord, his trusted Savior, on August 29, 2024. After a six-year struggle with cancer he passed away at RI Hospital, loving family at his side.
Born in Evanston, IL on December 1, 1964, he was a son of Clarke E. Ryder and Judith (Fall) Ryder. He was pre-deceased by his grandparents, Merle C. and Alice...
Amy K. Norton
Aug 28, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Kathleen Norton, 55, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, who passed away suddenly at home on August 28, 2024.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Walter Norton. Amy is survived by her mother Dolores Braica, her three siblings; Sue Hunt, Timothy Norton and Nancy...
Sandra A. (Savone) Proulx
Aug 28, 2024
beloved mother, grandmother, wife, cousin, friend, and dedicated educator for over twenty five years, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 28, 2024, at the age of 75.
Born on June 15, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the wife of the late Edmond W. Proulx, the daughter of the late Frank Savone and Anna (Lombardi) Savone, and the...
Emilio Feole Sr
Aug 28, 2024
90, of Providence, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Angelina (Giannotta) Feole for 19 years. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Battastina (DiDino) Feole.
He was the loving father of Emilio Feole Jr. and his wife Dawn of Johnston,...
Anna (Castrignano) McGrath
Aug 27, 2024
87, of Johnston. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas R. McGrath. Born in Providence. she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Emma (Manzo) Castrignano.
Anna was truly the matriarch of her family, the glue that held them all together. Her kindness and willingness to always be...
Joseph V. Zito
Aug 26, 2024
92, of East Greenwich passed away peacefully on 8/26/2024.
Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Angelo and Angela Antonia (DeLuca) Zito and the stepson of the late Carmela Zito. He is predeceased by his brothers John, Ralph, Felix, Frank, Edward, Thomas and sister, Maria.
Joe graduated from Cranston High School in 1949. Soon after he proudly served in...
William "Bill" D. Formicola
Aug 25, 2024
a spirited and deeply loved man from Sarasota, FL, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his devoted family, on August 25, 2024, at the age of 75. Born to the late Joseph G. Formicola Sr. and Eva (Vespia) Formicola, Bill lived a full life rich with love, laughter, and a steadfast commitment to...
Marie A. (Eremita) Ferranti
Aug 25, 2024
90, passed away on Sunday, August 25, at Miriam Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Etta (Velino) Eremita. Marie lived in Cranston for many years. She was the wife of the late Nicholas Ferranti, Jr. for 64 years, beloved mother of Michael (Kathleen) Ferranti of East Greenwich with whom she resided...
Jamey J. Scheer, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
32, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Born in Providence, he was a son of Shawn M. (Narcovich) Scheer and the late Jamey J. Scheer, Sr.
Jamey had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile. He loved spending time with his family and friends, was a huge football fan and enjoyed playing fortnite. Most recently he worked...
Gail J. Russillo
Aug 24, 2024
72, of North Providence, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family by her side on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Libero “Lee” and Ann (Viola) Tantimonico.
Gail attended Rhode Island College and was a teacher’s assistant with the Providence School System for more than 20 years, and later worked at Citizens...
Dolores G. DiOrio
Aug 24, 2024
Dolores G. DiOrio, aged 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Cranston, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday August 24, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph DiOrio for over 50 years.
Born in Providence was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josphine (Procaccanti) Petrucci. .
Dolores a devout catholic, had a fulfilling career, working at...
Deborah "Debbie" A. Schiavitti
Aug 23, 2024
68, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Angela (De Angelis) Schiavitti. Debbie is survived by her loving siblings, Theresa Buonanno (the late Anthony) of North Kingstown, Diane Mangicapra (the late Raymond) of Johnston, Thomas Schiavitti (Linda) of Johnston, and...
Kevin Flynn
Aug 22, 2024
Kevin M. Flynn, 65, of North Providence, passed away on August 22, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James M. and Ann P. (Hogg) Flynn.
Kevin was the devoted father of Kevin M. Flynn Jr., Jonathan J. Flynn, and Kayla R. Tinker, and a loving father-in-law to Emma Flynn and Tyler Tinker. He was a proud...
Anna H. (Petrangelo) Ferreira
Aug 21, 2024
98, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Ferreira. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Adelina (Angiolili) Petrangelo.
Anna worked as an assembler for General Electric for many years before retiring. She loved baseball and was an avid fan of the...

Thomas E. "Ted" Douglas
Aug 20, 2024
83, of Jensen Beach, FL, formerly of Mahopac, NY passed away on August 20, 2024 at his summer residence in Narragansett, RI surrounded by his loving family. For 62 years he was the beloved husband of Judith (D’Alessandro) Douglas.
Born in Yonkers, NY he was a son of the late John B. and Margaret (Metz) Douglas.
Ted attended Iona University and worked...
Lucretia (Vinacco) Bailey
Aug 20, 2024
81, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Robert Bailey for 55 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lucrezia (DiMauro) Vinacco. Mrs. Bailey worked for many years as a supervisor for Swarovski Jewelry during which she was proud of. Following her...
John E. Mazza
Aug 19, 2024
69, of Johnston passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the loving partner of Doreen Zanni for many years. Born in Providence he was the beloved son of Mary (Mulick) Mazza of Cranston. John was a purchasing agent for Todd Enterprisers for many years before retiring and was a graduate...
Beatrice Kendrjian
Aug 18, 2024
Beatrice (Hamamjian) Kendrjian, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born in Cairo, Egypt on May 31, 1935 to parents Vram and Zartar (Boyajian) Hamamjian. From Cairo, her family moved to Armenia in 1946 and came to the United States in 1976 settling in Cranston, RI where she lived for almost 50 years.
Beatrice was a...
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