OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Gloria (Atamian)  Zaroogian

Gloria (Atamian) Zaroogian

May 25, 2017

86, of Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Manoog K. and Nevart (Ervanian) Atamian.

Gloria worked for the State of RI at CCRI and later at RI College before retiring.

She was the devoted mother...

Anthony P. "Chunky" Ferri

Anthony P. "Chunky" Ferri

May 24, 2017

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Santosuosso) Ferri. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Frances (Martinelli) Ferri. Anthony was employed as a tax examiner for the State of RI for 20 years before retiring....

Filomena "DoDo" Soprano Ricci

Filomena "DoDo" Soprano Ricci

May 23, 2017

87, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  Born in Cranston, Filomena was a daughter of the late Benedetto and Antonetta (Lepizzera) Soprano.  She was a Supervisor at J.J. Weston, Inc. for 15 years.

Filomena is survived by her children Regina Ricci and Claudia Pietros, both of Cranston and Annette...

Michael Macaruso

Michael Macaruso

May 21, 2017

of Johnston, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2017 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of the late Linda (Baccarie) Macaruso. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony Macaruso, Jr. and Josephine (Casale) Macaruso. Mr. Macaruso was president of Coastal Asbestos Abatement and Ocean State Environmental.

He leaves a daughter...

Elizabeth "Louise" (Notarianni)  Pezzullo

Elizabeth "Louise" (Notarianni) Pezzullo

May 21, 2017

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J. Pezzullo for 65 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Maria (Mancini) Notarianni.

Louise was a lifelong resident of Cranston and a devoted member of St. Bartholomew’s Church for all...

John J. "Jack" DeLorenzo

John J. "Jack" DeLorenzo

May 20, 2017

of Dedham, MA, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Born in Providence, RI, he was the devoted son of the late Edward and Marion (Bonanni) DeLorenzo and dear brother of the late Judith Marziali. He is survived by his loving nieces, Kara Marziali and Dayna Mendolia; brother-in-law Ralph Marziali; four great-nephews; several cousins; and...

Anna R. (Vessella)  Schoonmaker

Anna R. (Vessella) Schoonmaker

May 20, 2017

77, of Cranston, passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Anna was the beloved wife of the late David T. Schoonmaker. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Anthony L.G. Vessella, Sr. and Anna (Crudale) Vessella. Her life was devoted to her children.

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Margaret (Macera)  Merluzzo

Margaret (Macera) Merluzzo

May 20, 2017

92, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Erminio Merluzzo . Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Concetta (DiLibero) Macera. Mrs. Merluzzo was a Hair Stylist at Style Beauty Salon for over 40 years until her retirement.

She is...

Gloria C. (Marchetti)  Buonanno

Gloria C. (Marchetti) Buonanno

May 20, 2017

Gloria, for 68 years, was a loving wife and inseparable companion to her late husband, Albert; a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and true friend.  At 95 years young, she was cherished and admired by so many.  Gloria was happiest when celebrating with her family, be it a holiday dinner, a casual family...

Tullio J. DiFranco, CWO4 USA (Ret.)

Tullio J. DiFranco, CWO4 USA (Ret.)

May 20, 2017

91, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home in Cranston. He was the loving husband of Olive C. (Pagliarini) DiFranco, his wife of 65 years.

Born on January 25, 1926 in Warwick, he was the son of the late Antonio and Beatrice (Marsocci) DiFranco, He graduated from Lockwood High School in Warwick in 1942....

Marie E. (Laboissionniere)  Sylvestre

Marie E. (Laboissionniere) Sylvestre

May 19, 2017

75, died May 19, 2017. She was born in Providence, RI the only daughter of the late Hilaire and Eva (Pelletier) Laboissionniere. Her mother raised her after her father made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in WWII in October 1944 when she was just two. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and elementary school and Saint...

Albert P.  "Bert" DeSalvo

Albert P. "Bert" DeSalvo

May 18, 2017

91, of Saint Petersburg, Florida (formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island), passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2017 with beloved son and grandson by his side.  Born in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, he was a devoted son to the late Pasquale and Frances (Gelardo) DeSalvo, and one of ten children.  He honorably served from 1943 to 1945, during the...

Marie (Vallesi)  Crudale

Marie (Vallesi) Crudale

May 18, 2017

Marie (Vallesi) Crudale

87, of  East Providence, formerly of Coventry, passed away suddenly at home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Crudale. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (DeMunzio) Vallesi. Marie was a Gold Star Mother, Saint Mary’s Feast Society Women’s Auxiliary, and the Tabor-Franchi VFW Post...

Margaret A. (Votolato)  Esposito

Margaret A. (Votolato) Esposito

May 18, 2017

Margaret A. (Votolato) Esposito

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Greenwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Esposito. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Cristina A. (Pistocco) Votolato. Margaret was employed by Sealol Inc. until 1981. She also worked...

John Talone

John Talone

May 18, 2017

of North Scituate, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Marie (Nardolillo) Talone.  Born in Providence, John was a son of the late Donato and Felicia (Renzi) Talone.  He was a baker for many years and then worked in the jewelry industry, until his retirement.

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Frank A. Paone

Frank A. Paone

May 18, 2017

92, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joan (McElroy) Paone. Born in, and a lifelong resident of Cranston, he was a son of the late Erasmo and Francesca (Nardella) Paone.

Frank was the owner of Paone Trucking, then went...

Jack R. Benintende Jr.

Jack R. Benintende Jr.

May 17, 2017

76, of Cranston passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rose Mary (Saccoccia) Benintende for 35 years. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Jack R. Benintende Sr., and Dora (Flower) Benintende. Jack was a business man for many years....

Barbara P. (Anatone)  Burns

Barbara P. (Anatone) Burns

May 17, 2017

81, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of James “Ronnie” Burns for 57 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (Calabro) Anatone.

Barbara worked at Twin River Casino for over 18 years.  She also worked as...

Frank R. Zito

Frank R. Zito

May 16, 2017

70, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Port St. Lucie Medical Center, FL. He was the beloved husband of  Phyllis (Glasberg) Zito. Born in Providence he was the only child of the late Frank J. and Elena (Gallo) Zito. Frank was a police officer serving with the Cranston...

Thomas E. Mimande

Thomas E. Mimande

May 15, 2017

90, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Helen (Giorgio) Mimande for 64 years.

Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Alfred and Amelia (McIntyre) Mimande.

Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.  He worked as a weaver for 10...

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