Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Joan E. (Brouillette) Ricci
May 6, 2016
81, of Johnston, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 6, 2016. Joan was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward A. Brouillette and Alice (Murphy) Brouillette. She was the beloved wife of Robert L. Ricci Sr. They were married in 1955. Besides her husband Robert, Joan is survived by...
Joseph M. Costagliola
May 6, 2016
87, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Rosina (Lubrano) Costagliola. Joseph was employed for twenty years by the former Rayco of Pawtucket until its closing in 1978. He was also employed by the Franciscan Missionaries of...
Edmond Cortez, Jr.
May 3, 2016
60, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Born in Pawtucket, he was a cherished son of Mary Marchese-Cortez of Narragansett and also the late Edmond Cortez, Sr. Besides his mother he is survived by his two siblings, Linda Cortez of Westerly and Michael Cortez of Narragansett. Edmond was the devoted uncle of Robert, Michael (Nicole) and...
Albert "Al" A. Testa, Sr.
May 3, 2016
86, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Cece) Testa. They would have celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary on May 28th. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Carmine and Mary (Vitalo) Testa. Mr. Testa was the former...
Michael S. Irace
May 2, 2016
54, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband of Lori (Colardo) Irace. Born in Providence, he was the son of Richard and Elaine (Verdelotti) Irace of Glocester and was the son-in-law of Mary Colardo of Johnston. He was the loving father of Ciara Irace...
Charles P. Haughey, Jr.
May 1, 2016
87, of Meshanticut Valley Parkway, Cranston, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 58 years of Virginia M. (Mancini) Haughey. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Maria (DeLucia) Haughey.
Mr. Haughey was a sales representative...
Esther (Pazienza) D'Arezzo
Apr 30, 2016
93, of Cranston, passed away on April 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Lucio D’Arezzo. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Santurri) Pazienza.
She is survived by her loving daughters Maria and Rebecca D’Arezzo both of Cranston,...
Luigi A. Rotondo
Apr 30, 2016
87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Ferdella) Rotondo.
Luigi was employed by American Waste & Paper for 30 years before his retirement. He was an avid sports...
Vincenza "Dolly" (Benassi) Tanzi-Manco
Apr 30, 2016
89, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016 at Cherry Hill Nursing Home, Johnston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lusciano and Madeline (Mizzoni) Benassi. She was employed at the Rhode Island School of Design for 15 years before retiring in 1992. Dolly was also a member of St. Bartholomew Church Ladies Guild,...
Michael D. Cacicia
Apr 29, 2016
51, of Pascoag, died April 29, 2016 . He was born in Providence, a son of Gloria (Ayotte) Cacicia and the late Joseph Cacicia. Besides his mother , Michael is survived by his brothers, Joseph Cacicia of West Warwick, Robert Cacicia of Johnston and Steven Cacicia of Cranston. He will be dearly missed by all that knew...

Louise A. Russo
Apr 29, 2016
94, of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Johnston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Russo) Russo.
Louise was a floor lady at American Insulated Wire Company for many years before retiring.
She was the dear sister of Pasquelina...
Elaine M. (Campopiano) Martino
Apr 29, 2016
68, of Scituate, passed away on Friday April 29, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul F. Martino. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Beatrice (DiTommaso) Campopiano.
She is survived by her loving son John Paul Martino and his wife Kristin...
Louise (D'Orsi) Guastini
Apr 28, 2016
89, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Legacy Hospice House in Ocala. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Guastini. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Enea and Daria (Atella) D’Orsi.
Louise was an accountant for the State of RI Department of...
Beatrice Yolande (DePasquale) Temkin
Apr 28, 2016
Beatrice Yolande (DePasquale) Temkin, died unexpectedly at her home in Providence on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 84. Bea was the beloved wife of the late Martin M. Temkin. She was born in Providence, RI on August 9, 1931, the daughter of the late Judge Luigi DePasquale and his wife Marie (Michard) DePasquale. A lifelong resident...
Edith D. (Tavarozzi) Martinelli
Apr 28, 2016
91, passed away Thursday April 28, 2016. She was the wife of 62 years to the late William A. Martinelli.
She was born in Providence on June 11, 1924 a daughter of the late Antonio and Carmela (Corvese) Tavarozzi.
In 1968 she became the proud co-owner and manager of Brides Showcase in the Midland Mall,...
Angelina M. Tommasiello
Apr 28, 2016
88, formerly of Hillwood St., Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ernesto and Carmela (Rapa) Tommasiello. Angelina was the founder and owner of the former Sorority Shop in Providence and later worked at Rich Paper Box Company in Johnston for...
George J. Mitchell
Apr 27, 2016
Born on Christmas Day 1935, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Anne (Mello) Mitchell for 52 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles and Hazel (Rounds) Mitchell.
He was the loving father of David and his wife Laurie Mitchell of Cranston and Michael Mitchell of...
Paula M. (Barletta) Coletta
Apr 27, 2016
82, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Sylvester “Sully” Coletta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ada (DePastene) Barletta.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Sharon Abood...
Virginia (Blais) Cotoia
Apr 25, 2016
93, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late John Cotoia. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Aplhonsine (St. Peter) Blais.
She is survived by her loving children,...
Russell R. Holland
Apr 24, 2016
72, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha (Dunlop) Holland. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Mildred (Trevor) Holland. Russell worked as a machinist for the Electric Boat Company for many years. He is survived by his loving children, Linda A. Brierley and...
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