Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jun 13, 2016

80, of Cumberland, passed away suddenly on Monday June 13, 2016 at RI Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 58 years to Jean (Pastore) Abbatematteo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Lena (DiMartino) Abbatematteo.

Joseph was employed as a sales distributor for...

Jun 12, 2016

passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was the daughter of Armenian Genocide survivors from Sepastia, Armenia – Kazar and Mariam Simonian. She was the wife of the late Robert Avakian of Cranston, RI for 65 years and the mother of two children – Marian and Robert M. and his wife Carine, and the grandmother of four grandchildren...

Jun 12, 2016

78, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of John E. Delpha III.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Powers) Johnson.

Dolores loved her family holidays, her lunches with Evelyn, and steaks...

Jun 11, 2016

99, of Providence, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Augostina (Testa) Iannuccilli. Bessie worked for Monet Jewelry Company for many years before retiring. She is survived by her cherished nieces Beverly Frame, Janice Piatt, a nephew John Campanini; and...

Jun 11, 2016

97, of North Smithfield, RI formerly of Cranston, RI and Bourne, MA, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, RI.  She was the beloved wife of the late Emile R. Theroux.  Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Exilia (Aubin) Benoit.

She is...

Jun 9, 2016

80, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, June, 9, 2016 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph R. DiMeglio.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Iacabucci) Lucia.

Ann was an office manager for the State of RI - Dept. of Human Services for 20...

Jun 7, 2016

26, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Born in Providence, he was the son of Robert L. Montecalvo of Johnston, son of Kerri and grandson of Rita Aitchison of North Providence. He is also survived by his stepmom Kim Perfetto of Johnston. Besides his parents, he is survived by his loving sister Alana.

Robbie...

Jun 7, 2016

86, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Archibald Jackson, Jr. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Salisbury) Bedard.

She was a communicant of Holy Apostles Church.

Barbara was the mother...

Jun 6, 2016

65, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Linda J. (Iannone) Lautieri. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Guido D. and Mary A. (DiSanto) Lautieri. Christopher was an operations supervisor for twenty-two years before his retirement. He was...

Jun 6, 2016

76, of Smithfield passed away peacefully on Monday, June  6, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. He was the beloved husband of Gretel (Hettrich) Carbone. Born in Rocca Romana, Italy, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Eleonora (Montanaro) Carbone. Alfonso was a polisher for many years for the former Bolova Watch Company of Providence.

Jun 6, 2016

87, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Antonucci) Izzi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Gerardo and Carolina (Rufo) Izzi.

Americo was the owner and operator of Kent Screen Print for many years. He also was the...

Jun 4, 2016

87, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 after a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of Angela F. (Cioe) Pastore for 59 years.  For 70 years, Peter worked for Danecraft Jewelry as a jewelry designer and as a sample and model maker.  A sport enthusiast, he was an avid NY Yankees and NE Patriots fan...

Jun 4, 2016

of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Domenic and Gaetana (Rampolla) D’Ercole. Mr. D’Ercole was a golf club manager for Goddard Memorial State Park for many years until his retirement. He truly enjoyed being out in the sun and speaking...

Jun 3, 2016

of Cranston, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Mario Angelo DiRaimo.  Born in Trivio, Italy, Josephine was a daughter of the late Pietro and Antoinetta (DeMeio) Nenna.

She is survived by her five children, Filomena DiPrete of Cranston, Margaret DiRaimo of...

Jun 3, 2016

84, of North Kingstown, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Roberts Health Care, North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman R. Doyon. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Loza (Maclure) Tellier. Claire was employed by the former Motorola Company for thirty years before...

Jun 3, 2016

88, of East Providence, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry A. Sabetta.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Costanzo and Marietta  (Polatta) DeMaria. Lucy was devoted foremost to her family...

Jun 2, 2016

96, of Connecticut, formerly of Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at home with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick S. Gratchian and the daughter of the late Krikor and Yeghnar (Yaghjian) Dadekhian.

Born in Providence, she worked as a seamstress/designer modifying and fitting dresses...

Jun 2, 2016

of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at R.I. Hospital in Providence.  She was the wife of the late Armand F. Rotondo.  Born in Providence, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Read) Firth.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott Rotondo and his wife Diane of Pawtucket, and Robert Rotondo...

Jun 1, 2016

83, of Hopkinton, passed away on Wednesday, June1, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of John Ruggieri, Sr. Born in Providence; she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Oskowski) Scopelliti.

Besides her husband she is survived by her loving children, John Ruggieri, Jr of Hopkinton, Kimberly Ruggieri-Lima...

May 30, 2016

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 30, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of Virginia M. (Annotti) Cicione.  Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Bertha (Bonhomme) Cicione.

Joseph was a Lieutenant for the Cranston Police Department for 20 years before his retirement.  He was also...