Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Aug 30, 2016

92, of Cranston, a lifelong Knightsville resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Jasper. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Aniceto and Assunta (Ranucci) Garafano.

Edith is survived by her loving daughter Jacqueline Pantelakis and...

Aug 30, 2016

89, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2016 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (DiScuillo) Paone. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 3.  Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Earasmo and Francine (Nardella) Paone. Angelo was a production manager for Carlton Manufacturing for many years,...

Aug 29, 2016

82, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of fifty-six years to Lucy (DelBonis) Altieri. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Salvatore and Cecelia “Elsie” (Rossi) Altieri. He was a US Army veteran serving during the...

Aug 28, 2016

82, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert G. Bedetta, Sr.  Born in Cranston, Angela was the daughter of the late Flory and Angelina (Casacalenda) Soscia.  Mrs. Bedetta was a secretary for the Cranston School Systems for 34 years, before retiring.

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Aug 28, 2016

84, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward B. Lawrence. Born in Seekonk, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Amaral) Miranda. Dorothy spent most of her days gardening with her dog Daisy. She was a lover of...

Aug 26, 2016

Please join the Rinaldi Family in a celebration of life for

Barney F. Rinaldi

Memorial grave-site gathering on Saturday, October 1st at 11am

Gates of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

Section 5 – Block B3...

Aug 26, 2016

92, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Fatima Hospital in North Providence.  He was the beloved husband for 69 years of Agnes (Topalian) Toumasian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Hagop and Esquhie (Papazian) Toumasian and dear brother of the late Bagdasar and Rose Malkasian.

Harry was the co-...

Aug 25, 2016

78, of North Kingstown, went to be home with the Lord after a battle with cancer.  Born in Elazig, Turkey, he was the son of the late Bedros and Gulistan (Der Arsenian) Nacarcglu.

Leon is pre-deceased by his brothers Antranik and Hugus Nacarcglu and aunts Altoon Chamalian and Yesha Mahdesian.  He was the loving father to Jessica...

Aug 25, 2016

90, formerly of Marbury Ave., Pawtucket, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 peacefully after a long illness.  He was the beloved husband of the late Olga (Azarian) Mahdesyan. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Manoog and Zarouhy (Surmeian) Mahtesian.

Martin was chief engineer at Fram Corporation in East Providence before retiring in...

Aug 24, 2016

81, of Cranston, has made the journey to her next life. She will be guided through her transition by her beloved husband the late Joseph A. Gemma, Sr. and her cherished daughter the late Maria-Elena Gemma. Elena passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Cortland Place, Greenville. Born on Federal Hill in...

Aug 24, 2016

93, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown.  She was the wife of the late Edward E. Ervanian.  Born in Providence, Carole was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Gabrielle (Capaldi) Loporchio.  Mrs. Ervanian worked at the RI College Library for twenty years, before retiring.

She is survived...

Aug 24, 2016

59, of Dunedin, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the home of her sister and brother-in-law on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas R. and Antonetta V. (Papitto) Zarlenga. Susan was a graduate of Johnston High School, class of 1975 and Bryant College with a...

Aug 21, 2016

92, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Hallworth House in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent S. Bianchi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Remiggio and Vincenza (Marcolivio) Vellucci.

Floria was the beloved mother of Stephen V. Bianchi and his wife Elizabeth, Vincent P....

Aug 20, 2016

84, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Maria Civita (Arzano) Sinapi.  Born in Itri, Italy he was a son of the late Francesco and Adele (Saccoccio) Sinapi.

Benny worked for many years as a mason.  He was a member...

Aug 20, 2016

85, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ara Arsenian and mother of two.

Mary was born in Athens, Greece and moved to Yerevan, Armenia in 1948. In 1957 she and her husband moved to Moscow, Russia and immigrated with her family to the United States in...

Aug 17, 2016

68, of West Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Vincenza (Carmone) Verdecchia. Deborah was a hairdresser for many years. She is survived by her two loving sisters, JoAnn Verdecchia of West Warwick and Donna Georgio of Johnston. Cherished aunt...

Aug 16, 2016

69, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at home.  Born in Boston, MA, he was a son of Gertrude S. (Rogers) Cappuccino of Cumberland and the late Anthony A. Cappuccino.  He was the beloved companion of Kathleen M. Thibault of Cranston.  Dr. Cappuccino was an Endodontist, practicing on Jefferson Blvd. in Warwick for many years.  He...

Aug 16, 2016

75, of Susan Circle, Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi “Louis” and Pasqualina “Pat” (Medici) Iafrate.

Tom was a bookkeeper for many years and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

He was the father of Thomas J....

Aug 14, 2016

60, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Nina was the beloved wife of thirty years to Jeffrey A. Berard. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Barbara (Boczkowski) Ramsey.

Besides her husband she is survived by her...

Aug 14, 2016

88, of Pawtucket, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  He was the devoted husband of the late Maria A. (Marino) Pappas.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Paul and Anna (Stavrakos) Pappas.  Mr. Pappas was the owner of Arbi Restaurant and Arbi Inn, both in Cranston, as well as...