Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 27, 2016

78, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ. He was the beloved husband of forty-three years to Priscilla (Kyriakakis) Delis. Born in Patras Greece, he was a son of the late Christopher and Joanna (Andreopoulos) Delis. Mr. Delis was a business and property owner...

Jul 26, 2016

Anthony J. Martone, Sr.

88, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of sixty-seven years to Anna (Indeglia) Martone. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Angelina (Montaquila) Martone. He...

Jul 26, 2016

88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife for 55 years of the late Peter W. Frangos.  Born in Crete, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Christos and Chrissy (Maniatakis) Patsourakis.

She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in...

Jul 24, 2016

65, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at home.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John S. and Velma (Sayball) Bizon.  John was an environmental food specialist and also a chef.

He is survived by his beloved siblings Kathleen Bizon of Cranston, James Bizon and his wife Patricia of Warwick,...

Jul 23, 2016

47, of Magnolia St., Providence, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Woodstock, NH.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carmine Caparco and Karen Ann Cady.

Rhonda was a direct care worker in the health industry for many years with a special interest in individuals with disabilities.  Anyone who knew Rhonda...

Jul 22, 2016

95, of Cherry Hill Rd., Johnston, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Palmy (Manzo) Marrese.  Born in Providence, and a lifelong resident of Cranston, he was the son of the late Clemente and Maria (DeRobbio) Marrese.

Pat was a Toolmaker Designer in the jewelry...

Jul 21, 2016

66, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Anne (Ragosta) Richardson.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Wallace and Doris (Mellen) Richardson.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Melanie Minicucci and her husband Daniel of Cranston,...

Jul 21, 2016

born October 15th, 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island, was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Bassi) Lombari.  She spent most of her adult life in Cranston, Rhode Island, residing on Roger Williams Circle for 35 years and Scenic Drive with her daughter for the last 6 years.  Caroline passed away on July 21st following complications secondary to...

Jul 20, 2016

77, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Santilli) Greenhalgh.  Born in Burrillville, RI he was the son of the late Harvey and Mildred (Rawson) Greenhalgh.

Harvey worked as the Human Resource Director for Sikorsky Aircraft in Connecticut for many years until his retirement.

Jul 18, 2016

51, of Providence, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Karen (DiVozzi) Scarcella. Born on September 20, 1964 in Florence, Italy, he was a son of the late Nicola and Teresa (Pesare) Scarcella.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Remi...

Jul 17, 2016

68, of Hollywood FL., formerly of Providence, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Ret. PPD Major William R. Paniccia, Sr. and Madeline “Tootsie” (DiFolco) Paniccia.

Bill graduated from Providence College and Roger Williams University and was a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army during...

Jul 16, 2016

94, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Westerly. She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Piro. Born in Lincoln, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Orzulak) Ziemba.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Ardine P. “Dede” Taylor of Cranston,...

Jul 16, 2016

73, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Phillip J. Newman. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasco and Adeline (Pitocchi) Loffredo. Patricia was a paralegal at the law firm of Loffredo & Sciotti in Cranston for...

Jul 16, 2016

Nshan Vorperian was born in 1934 in Romans, France, to the family of Khosrov and Siranoush (Momjian) Vorperian originally from Malatia, Turkey. When he was two years old, the family immigrated to Armenia, building their new home in New Malatia, Yerevan.

After graduating high school with honors, he then entered the University of Yerevan, majoring...

Jul 16, 2016

80, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Orchard View Manor, Riverside. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James Andrew Costello and Madeline (Maloney) Costello.

Mr. Costello was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked at EG&G Sealol in Warwick for many years until his retirement....

Jul 15, 2016

91, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 Kent Hospital in Warwick.  She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Foulise.  Born in Manhattan, NY, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Grace (Cafone) Luzzi.  Antoinette was a seamstress for many years, before retiring.

She is survived by her three...

Jul 15, 2016

95, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Filomena (DeRita) Presciutti. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Julia (Lepre) Presciutti. Fred was an avid bowler and a Boston Red Sox fan.

Besides his wife, he is...

Jul 14, 2016

82, of Cranston passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Woodpecker Hill Nursing Home, Greene. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse E. Crudale, Sr. they were married for 62 years. Born in Providence moving to Cranston in 1953, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth...

Jul 13, 2016

69, of North Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick and Mary (DiRienzo) DeSimone. Mr. DeSimone was a New England Sales Manager for Accurate Box Company for many years. He is survived by his loving brother Michael DeSimone and his wife Elaine of Warwick. ...

Jul 13, 2016

92, of West Warwick, formerly of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Scungio.  Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Virginia (Silva) Repose.

She is survived by her siblings Zowena Hackworth and Delo Repose.  She...