Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 5, 2017

88, of Sandwich, MA, formerly of Warwick and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at home. Estelle fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the beloved wife of sixty-eight years to Archangelo “Joseph” Iemma. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Helen...

Mar 5, 2017

100 years old, of Glenwood Avenue, Cranston, died on Sunday, March 5, 2017.   Mario “Jim” Maccarone was predeceased by his beloved wife Lucia Maccarone (Giuliani), who died in June of 2008.  They were married for 66 years and raised their four children in the Eden Park section of Cranston.  He was also predeceased by his sisters Esther (Alviti) and...

Mar 4, 2017

84, of Hallandale, Florida and Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017 at Regional Memorial Hospital, Hollywood, Florida with his family by his side. He was the husband of Rosa (Ragno) Giarrusso. They were married for 62 years. Born in Vieste, Foggia, Italy to Angelo Giarrusso and Donata (Rinaldi) Giarrusso, Leonardo emigrated to USA in...

Mar 4, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017.  She was the wife of the late John F. Arcuri and Robert H. Capasso.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Giovannina (Russo) Gamba.

She is survived by her daughter Sandra Arcuri Binns and her husband Peter of Cranston and was also the...

Mar 4, 2017

59, of Woonsocket, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by his wife, family and close friends. He was the loving husband of Frances (Golombiewski) for 26 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Virginia (Petrucci) Archetto. Michael was a master electrician owning and operating...

Mar 4, 2017

of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Cesarina Hernandez.  Born in the Dominican Republic, Steven was a son of the late Osvaldo and Emma Hernandez.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his two daughters Maribel Hernandez Drost of MD and Stephanie...

Mar 3, 2017

formerly of Donelson St., Providence, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was the wife of the late Albert Avedissian.  Born in Syria, a daughter of the late Barkev and Altoon (DerArsenian) Chamalian, she moved to France in 1924 before coming to Providence in 1961.

Seranouche was a dress maker and co-owner with her husband of...

Mar 3, 2017

59, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017, at home. Born in Providence, he was a son of Pasco L. Izzo, Sr. and Catherine (Pintarelli) Izzo of Cranston. Ron was a hair stylist employed by Vidal Sassoon in New York City and Paul Mitchell Company in Florida for twelve years before his retirement in 1999 due...

Mar 3, 2017

of Johnston, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 3, 2017.  He was the devoted husband of Lucille “Lou” (Gaglione) Dottor.  They had been married for 53 years.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his dear sons, Corado (wife Denise) of Cranston, Christopher of Johnston and Craig (wife Alison) of Hope and seven beloved grandchildren,...

Mar 2, 2017

77, of Briarwood Meadows – Quaker Lane, Warwick, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife for 56 years of Edward H. DeCamp.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Scarduzio) Lembo. Dorothy was an active member at St. Egberts Church in Morehead City,...

Mar 1, 2017

of Greenville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 1, 2017 at RI Hospital in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Barbuto) Jackvony.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Viola (Storti) Jackvony. Frank was a former mortgage broker for over 30 years before retiring, and...

Mar 1, 2017

91, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Richards. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Pucci) Santoro. Mollie was a jewelry worker for Uniroyal and Vargas Manufacturing for many years before her retirement.

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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...