Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Melvin L. Woodruff, Ret. PPD

Jun 21, 2016

82, of Providence, RI, formerly of Chepachet born in Siloam Springs Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 21 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Barbara R. (Papa) Woodruff. He was the son of the late Glen and Margaret (Blaylock) Woodruff. Melvin is survived by his three sisters Barbara, Celia, Verna, and...

Danielle Erin Basiliere

Jun 20, 2016

42, of West Castle Way, Charlestown, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at South County Hospital in Wakefield.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Peter M. and Donna J. (Durbano) Basiliere of Charlestown and dear sister of Shane S. Basiliere of Westerly.

Danielle was a waitress at Spirito’s Restaurant in Providence for the...

John A. "Red" Cicerchia

Jun 20, 2016

75, of Providence, R.I., passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Providence, and was the son of the late John and Mary (Gallo) Cicerchia.  John was educated in Providence where he graduated from Holy Ghost School, LaSalle Academy and the University of Rhode Island.

John was a communicant...

Maryann Lancia

Jun 20, 2016

54, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Antonetta (Ricciardi) Lancia of Cranston and the late John N. Lancia, Sr.  Maryann’s greatest joy was spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Besides her mother, Maryann is survived by her two brothers, John...

Nicholas J. Rossi

Jun 19, 2016

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeanette V. (VanDorpe) Rossi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Luigia (Cardinale) Rossi. Nicholas was a sheet metal worker specializing in heating and air conditioning...

C. Anthoni "Butch" Di Cecco

Jun 18, 2016

75, passed away Saturday , June, 18, 2016 at his sister’s home in Johnston, after living in Florida and Arizona for many years. His family and many friends will miss him dearly . He was loved by all. His services will be private.

Nicholas Ferranti, Jr.

Jun 18, 2016

84, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016, following an illness with his family by his side.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas Ferranti, Sr. and Theresa (DeFusco) Ferranti.  He was the beloved husband of 64 years of Marie (Eremita) Ferranti and loving father of Michael and his wife Kathleen of Cranston and the...

Patricia A. (Cahill) Jackson

Jun 18, 2016

60, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was the beloved wife of thirty-three years to J. Robert Jackson. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Eileen J. (Lester) Cahill of Cranston and the late Raymond J. Cahill, Jr. Pat was a nurse. It was what she wanted to...

Rev. Joseph E. Horgan

Jun 17, 2016

Rev. Joseph E. Horgan

99, of Johnston passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Chelsea, MA, a son of the late Eugene F. and Alice (Healey) Horgan, he graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Revere. He attended Catholic University before joining the National...

Marie Ann (Librandi) Corso

Jun 16, 2016

64, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Richard Corso. They were married for the past 45 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clorinda “Cora” (Iorio) Librandi.

Besides her husband she is...

Viola (Perrotta) Mace

Jun 16, 2016

93, of East Providence, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Mace. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Filomena (Zaccaria) Perrotta. Mrs. Mace was an inventory controller for Monet Jewelry Company in Pawtucket. She also enjoyed singing, dancing and cooking.

Viola is...

Steven P. Ionata

Jun 15, 2016

61, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn E. Richardson. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Emilio and Antonette (Bosco) Ionata.

Steven was employed as a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service, a job he was very...

Vincent T. Cappelli, Sr.

Jun 15, 2016

Vincent T. Cappelli, Sr.

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Kent Regency Healthcare Center, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of fifty-six years to Janet A. (Whelpley) Cappelli. Vincent was a truck driver for the former Almac’s Supermarkets for over twenty years until its closing....

Robert W. D'Ambra

Jun 14, 2016

26, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at RI Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Providence, a son of Robert and Diane (Prior) D’Ambra both of Cranston. Besides his parents he is survived by his loving sister, Stacey D’Ambra of Cranston and his grandparents Jacqueline Prior of Cranston and Richard...

Angela P. (Persechino) Brunetti

Jun 14, 2016

87, Harbour Island, Narragansett, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at home surrounded by her devoted family.  She was the loving wife of the late Anthony N. Brunetti. They would have been married 61 years. Born in Providence, Angela lived in Pawtucket for 25 years before moving to Narragansett in 1981. Daughter of the late Antonio and...

Joan (Gregory) Calabro

Jun 14, 2016

A long-time resident of Cranston, Joan passed away in Providence on June 14th. She went to be with the Lord and those that preceded her in death, beloved son, Thomas A. Gregorio and husband Antonio Calabro. She is survived by her loving daughters Janice Oliver and Deborah DeSimone and loving son, Anthony Calabro; Mother-in-law to Segio DeSimone and Denise...

Annette F. (Smith) Pepper

Jun 14, 2016

75, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Gene A. “Geno” Pepper. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Annette (Carroll) Smith. Annette was an executive secretary for the former Victoria Creations Jewelry Company...

Francisca E. Estrada

Jun 14, 2016

94, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Estrada.  Born in El Salvador, she was a daughter of the late Pablo and Luisa Estrada.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Irma Medina and Martha Estrada both...

Elizabeth W. King

Jun 13, 2016

49, of Cranston, passed away on Monday June 13, 2016 at home. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hadley and Gail Frances (Munroe) King. Elizabeth worked at Miriam Hospital in the Radiology Department for many years. She was the dear sister of Charles King and his wife Diane and the late Philip Stanton King;...

John A. Santilli

Jun 13, 2016

88, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 13, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Ventetuolo) Santilli for 63 years. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Luigi and Filomena (Centracchio) Santilli.

John worked for Allied Concrete Forms for over 30 years before his retirement. His greatest hobbies were...