Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Nov 12, 2016

84, of Warwick passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 12, 2016.  He was the husband of Barbara (Parrillo) Ruggieri and the late Roberta (Goodman) Ruggieri.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Ralph and Anna (Rioles) Ruggieri.

Frank was the owner along with his son of Ralph’s Oil...

Nov 12, 2016

91, of North Providence and Delray Beach, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Esta S. (Grande) Marchetti.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Domenic and Albina (Peterutti) Marchetti.

Edward worked as a Master plumber for many years before retiring.  He also worked...

Nov 11, 2016

of Cranston and Venice, FL, died Friday, November 11th 2016. He was the loving husband of Linda (D'Amico) Petrosinelli. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Guido and Antonia (Palazzo) Petrosinelli.

Anthony was the owner of APPCO Painting for 30 years before moving to Venice to retire with his wife Linda. He was an...

Nov 11, 2016

98, of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday November 11, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the wife of the late Herbert Eckman. Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Heneritta (Morin) Chouinard. Edna was a waitress for various restaurants for many years until her retirement. She was an...

Nov 10, 2016

36, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Born in Providence, he was the son of Dana (Beliveau) Metz and step-father Michael Metz, Sr.

Shane is also survived by his loving son, Jason DeSimone of West Warwick; beloved companion of Gina Bang; cherished grandson of Caroline Beliveau and the late Jeff Beliveau, Sr.; dear brother...

Nov 10, 2016

59, of Pawtucket and Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, Jim was the son of Barbara (Price) Gabriele of Narragansett and the late Louis Atilio Gabriele.  He leaves behind his longtime companion of 24 Years Betty Ann Carbone.  Jim was a chemist.  He enjoyed traveling...

Nov 9, 2016

95, of Providence passed away Wednesday November 9, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Marghuerita “Rita” (Ricci) Cosentino.

Born in Bristol he was the son of the late John and Rosalie (Brunelli) Cosentino.

Louis was a 1939 graduate of LaSalle Academy, received his PH.B. from Providence College in 1942 and his...

Nov 9, 2016

91, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Bethany Home of RI in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Francesco J. Nappi. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Euplio and Rosaria Rossi.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Maryann Nappi and her...

Nov 8, 2016

92, passed into eternal rest on November 8.  He was the husband of the late Antonetta (Rossi) DiMauro and son of the late Tomasso and Antonetta (Sabatino) DiMauro.

Mike was the devoted father to two daughters, Patricia Hairabet (John) and Michele Humbyrd (Dan) and “Grampy” to two grandchildren, Kristin Prochaska and John Hairabet and four step-grandchildren, Casey...

Nov 7, 2016

of Naples, FL and formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving son and daughter on Monday, November 7, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. “Papa Joe” Caito.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Gertrude (Siebert) Cipriano.

Gladys was an avid Yankee fan...

Nov 6, 2016

40, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Tina (Mangiarelli) Morissette. Born Warwick, he was a son of the late William and Catherine (Gaudet) Morissette. Gregory was a route manager for Superior Bakery for many years. He enjoyed being a father, scuba diving, surfing, anything to do with the beach...

Nov 6, 2016

86, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter A. Bertani, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alphonso D. and Jennie M. (Del Vecchio) Golderese.

Nancy was mainly a homemaker for her children,...

Nov 6, 2016

of Atlantic Blvd., North Providence, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Francis A. Eley.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maria (Cerilli) Camuso.

Dolores worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

She...

Nov 6, 2016

89, of Cranston, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Selwyn) Lanni. Mr. Lanni was a foreman for Campanella Brothers for 40 years until his retirement. He was also a WWII US Army veteran.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter, Sally Cushman and...

Nov 5, 2016

91, of Providence, RI passed away on November 5, 2016.

Concetta was the beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Abbate for 68 years, the devoted mother of her cherished sons Dr. Anthony M. Abbate of New Mexico, the Honorable Joseph A. Abbate of Providence, William D. Abbate of Buzzards Bay, MA, and the late David S....

Nov 5, 2016

Helen M. Albanese (Dickerson) 83, passed on November 5th in Providence RI after a short illness.  Helen spent most of her life in Rhode Island residing in Providence, Pawtucket, Warwick, and West Warwick before retiring to York, Maine.

Helen grew up within a large family near the bay on Bullocks Point in East Providence and on her...

Nov 4, 2016

83, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Emileo and Filomena (Fiore) Tanzi.

Lola was predeceased by brothers, Rudolph and Ronald Tanzi and sisters, Maria Madden and Arlene Tanzi.  Lola leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.

Her...

Nov 4, 2016

65, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 04, 2016 at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Salvatore D’Urso.  Born in Castelnuovo Parano Frosinone, Italy, Marianna was the daughter of the late Lucio B. and Maria (Macera) DeBellis.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children Lucio D’Urso and...

Nov 3, 2016

93, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Henry Walter Sepe, DDS. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Fandetti) Porrazzo. Marie was devoted to her family. Her enjoyments included culinary, needlework, gardening and her pets.

She is...

Nov 3, 2016

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the home of her daughter Rose Ferrara. Filomena was the beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Felci. Born in Viarano Petenora, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Guglielmo and Madelana (Apricci) Babelli.  Filomena was employed by the former Leviton Manufacturing Company...