Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 15, 2017

57, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, with his daughters by his side. The only son of the late Joseph M. Grossi, Sr and Edna M. (Nye) Grossi of Cranston, Joseph is survived by his mother Edna, his eldest daughter Melissa A. Barbato and her husband Donato C. Barbato of Ashaway, his youngest daughter Shannon...

Mar 14, 2017

95, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2017 at Greenwood Center in Warwick. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Lanni. Born in Lynchberg, VA she was the daughter of the late Alden and Ethel (Self) Goding.

Lillian was a supervisor for housekeeping at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence for many years...

Mar 14, 2017

of West Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Luchka.  Born in Providence, Barbara was a daughter of the late George M. and Dorothy (Cormier) Wall.  Mrs. Luchka was a waitress for a majority of her life, before retiring.

Mar 14, 2017

of Steere Farm Rd., Harrisville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in North Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Patricia A. Richards of Harrisville and Gerald McGloin of Providence and step daughter of Timothy Mitsmenn.

Samantha graduated from N.E. Tech and was a Neuro ICU Nurse in South Carolina...

Mar 14, 2017

35, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.  Born in Warwick, she was the beloved daughter of Jim and Donna Lynn (Waterman) Richard of Narragansett.  She was the loving mother of Mikayla, Michael, Aiden and Abigail all of Narragansett and dear sister of James Richard of Narragansett.  Kerri graduated from Narragansett High School and became a licensed...

Mar 14, 2017

64, of West Greenwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was the husband of Donna (Cumberland) Casale.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Hazel (Dickerson) Casale. Michael was the Co-Owner with his brother of RM &C Cleaning Inc.

Besides his wife he is survived by his loving...

Mar 14, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2017 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred J. (Wood) Mullaney. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Martin and Doris (Kapinos) Mullaney. Michael was a US Coast Guard veteran serving in the Vietnam era retiring after 22 years as a Senior Chief....

Mar 12, 2017

97, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017 with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late Francesco Riccio, they were married 60 years. Born on November 8, 1919 to the late Benedetto and Anna Maria Capitani.  Upon arriving to America in June 1969, Maria was employed by Rich Paper...

Mar 12, 2017

88, of North Providence, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Giovanni B. Letteri. Born in Sulmona, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Carlo and Angela (Scudieri) Molinaro. Santina was a sample maker for Monet Jewelry for over 30...

Mar 11, 2017

83, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Cortland Place Nursing Home in Greenville.  She was the wife of the late Agostino "Gus" Santangelo. She was Born in Providence and grew-up on Federal Hill. She was the daughter of the late Ralph, Sr. and Theresa (Andreozzi) Ianniello.

She was the loving mother of Robert...

Mar 11, 2017

75, of Sterling, CT, formerly of Cranston, passed away at home on Saturday, March 11, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Annette (Silva) Gentile. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi Eldorado and Mary (Lato) Gentile. Louis was employed as a foreman for the Cranston School Department for over 20 years before his retirement....

Mar 10, 2017

78 of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Italy passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2017. She was the wife of the late Piero Mesiti, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Teresa (Tricomi) Galea.

She leaves a son, Anthony J. Mesiti and his wife, Nicola Bianco of Cranston; two daughters, Milena Mesiti Carbone (Carmelo),...

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...